Draft Initial Environmental Examination
September 2013
IND: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program Tranche 4 – 24x7 Water Supply in Sindhanur
Prepared by Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation, Government of Karnataka for the Asian Development Bank
CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 01 September 2013)
Currency unit – Rupee (INR) INR1.00 = $.015 $1.00 = INR 66.314
Abbreviations
ADB - Asian Development Bank CC - cement concrete CFE - consent for establishment CFO - consent for operation CMC - city municipal council CPCB - Central Pollution Control Board CSS - consultant supervision specialist DSC - design and supervision consultants EA - executing agency EIA - environmental impact assessment EMP - environmental management plan ES - environment specialist GRC - grievance redress committee GRM - grievance redress mechanism HDPE - high density polyethylene IA - implementing agency IEE - initial environmental examination km - kilometers KSPCB - Karnataka State Pollution Control Board KUIDFC - Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation lpcd - liter per capita per day m - meters MFF - multi-tranche financing facility MLD - million liters per day mm - millimeters MoEF - Ministry of Environment and Forest NGO - non-government organization NKUSIP - North Karnataka Urban Sector Improvement Program PIU - project implementation unit PMU - project management unit PVC - polyvinyl chloride RCC - reinforced cement concrete ROW - right of way SEIAA - State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority SPS - Safeguard Policy Statement STP - sewage treatment plant ULB - urban local body WTP - water treatment plant
NOTES In this report, "$" refers to US dollars. and ―INR‖ refers to Indian rupees
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION 1 A. Background 1 B. Background of IEE 1 C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance 1 D. Scope of IEE 4 E. Report Structure 4 II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT COMPONENTS 5 A. Present Situation 5 B. Proposed 24 X 7 Water Supply System 6 C. Investment Program Implementation Schedule 8 III. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 8 IV. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES 9 A. Introduction 9 B. Pre-Construction Impacts 10 C. Construction Impacts 11 D. Operation and Maintenance Impacts 18 V. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE 18 A. Overview 18 B. Future Consultation and Disclosure 19 C. Project Disclosure 19 D. Redress of Grievances 20 E. Community Participation 21 F. Information Disclosure and Communication 22 VI. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 22 A. Institutional Requirements 41 B. Training Needs 45 C. Monitoring and Reporting 47 D. EMP Implementation Cost 47 VII. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 48
List of Tables
Table 1: Applicable Environmental Regulations 1 Table 2: Proposed 24x7 Water Supply Project Components in Sindhanur 6 Table 3: Target Outputs and Outcomes for Tranche 4 Subproject (Sindhanur) 7 Table 4: Environmental Management Plan of Anticipated Impacts during Pre Construction 23 Table 5: Environmental Management Plan of Anticipated Impacts during Construction 27 Table 6: Environmental Management Plan of Anticipated Impacts during Operation 39 Table 7: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities 42 Table 8: Outline Capacity Building Program on EMP Implementation 45 Table 9: Cost Estimates to Implement the EMP 47
List of Figures
Figure 2: Grievance Redressal Process 21
Appendix 1: National Ambient Air Quality Standards by CPCB 50 Appendix 2: National Ambient Air Quality Standards in Respect of Noise 51 Appendix 3: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) Checklist 52 Appendix 4: Recommended Contract Clauses 54 Appendix 5: Monthly Reporting Format for DSC 55 Appendix 6: Sample Monthly Reporting Format for Construction Supervision Specialist 65
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. The North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program (NKUSIP) aims to improve the level, quality and sustainability of basic urban services in selected urban local bodies (ULBs), contributing to improved quality of life among the urban poor. NKUSIP will be implemented over a period of eight year beginning in 2008, and will be funded by a loan via the Multi-tranche Financing Facility (MFF) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
2. Sindhanur 24x7 water supply project is one of the projects proposed in Tranche-4. Water supply is currently intermittent, unreliable and suffers with huge losses and quality issues. ADB requires the consideration of environmental issues in all aspects of the Bank’s operations, and the requirements for Environmental Assessment are described in ADB’s SPS (2009). This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) addresses components proposed under Tranche 1 which includes water supply components.
3. Categorization. Sindhanur 24x7 water supply project is classified as Environmental Category B as per the SPS as no significant impacts are envisioned. Accordingly this Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared and assesses the environmental impacts and provides mitigation and monitoring measures to ensure no significant impacts as a result of the project.
4. Project Scope. The project is formulated under this investment program to address gaps in water infrastructure in a holistic and integrated manner. The main objective of the Investment Program is to improve water efficiency, security and have an important effect on public health. Investments under this project include (i) rehabilitation of distribution network; and (ii) provision of house service connections. There are no new alignments proposed under this scheme.
5. Implementation Arrangements. Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) is the Executing Agency (EA) responsible for overall technical supervision and execution of all projects funded under the investment program. Implementation activities will be overseen by a separate Program Management Unit (PMU). The investment program is divided into four packages, for ease of operation and monitoring. The PMU is headed by an executive program director based in Dharwad and have four deputy program directors, one for each package. A team of senior technical, administrative and financial officials, including a state-level environmental specialist and a regional-level environmental specialist, will assist the PMU in managing and monitoring program implementation activities. Consultant teams are responsible for project planning and management and assuring technical quality of design and construction; and designing the infrastructure and supervising construction; and safeguards preparation.
6. Description of the Environment. Project components are located in Sindhanur urban area or in its immediate surroundings which were converted into urban use for many years ago, and there is no natural habitat left at these sites. The project sites are located in existing right of ways (RoWs) and government-owned land. There are no protected areas, wetlands, mangroves, or estuaries in or near the project location. There are no forest areas within or near Sindhanur. Soils are deep, and do not require cutting of rocks for pipe laying.
7. Environmental Management. An environmental management plan (EMP) is included as part of this IEE, which includes (i) mitigation measures for environmental impacts during implementation; (ii) an environmental monitoring program, and the responsible entities for
ii mitigating, monitoring, and reporting; (iii) public consultation and information disclosure; and (iv) a grievance redress mechanism. A number of impacts and their significance have already been reduced by amending the designs. The EMP will be included in civil work bidding and contract documents.
8. Locations and siting of the proposed infrastructures were considered to further reduce impacts. These include (i) locating facilities on government-owned land to avoid the need for land acquisition and relocation of people; and (ii) laying of pipes in RoWs alongside main/access roads, to reduce acquisition of land and impacts on livelihoods specifically in densely populated areas of the city.
9. Potential impacts were identified in relation to location, design, construction and operation of the improved infrastructure. During the construction phase, impacts mainly arise from the need to dispose of moderate quantities of waste soil and disturbance of residents, businesses, and traffic. Mitigation measures have been developed in generic way to reduce all negative impacts to acceptable levels.
10. During the construction phase, impacts mainly arise from the need to dispose of moderate quantities of waste soil; and from the disturbance of residents, businesses, and traffic. These are common impacts of construction in urban areas, and there are well developed methods for their mitigation. These are common temporary impacts of construction in urban areas, and there are well developed methods for their mitigation. Measures such as conducting work in lean season and minimizing inconvenience by best construction methods will be employed. Traffic management will be necessary during pipe-laying on busy roads. In the operational phase, all facilities and infrastructure will operate with routine maintenance, which should not affect the environment. Facilities will need to be repaired from time to time, but environmental impacts will be much less than those of the construction period as the work will be infrequent, affecting small areas only.
11. Mitigation measures have been developed to reduce all negative impacts to acceptable levels. Mitigation will be assured by a program of environmental monitoring to be conducted during construction. The environmental monitoring program will ensure that all measures are implemented, and will determine whether the environment is protected as intended. It will include observations on- and off-site, document checks, and interviews with workers and beneficiaries. Any requirements for corrective action will be reported to the ADB.
12. The stakeholders were involved in developing the IEE through discussions on-site and public consultation, after which views expressed were incorporated into the IEE and in the planning and development of the project. The IEE will be made available at public locations in the city and will be disclosed to a wider audience via the ADB and KUIDFC websites. The consultation process will be continued and expanded during project implementation to ensure that stakeholders are fully engaged in the project and have the opportunity to participate in its development and implementation.
13. The citizens of the Sindhanur town will be the major beneficiaries of this project. With the improved water supply, they will be provided with a constant supply of better quality water, piped into their homes. In addition to improved environmental conditions, the project will improve the over-all health condition of the town. People would spend less on healthcare and lose fewer working days due to illness, so their economic status should also improve, as well as their overall health.
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14. The most noticeable net environmental benefits to the population of the towns will be positive and large as a result of improved water efficiency and security through expansion and rehabilitation of water supply infrastructure.
15. Consultation, Disclosure and Grievance Redress. Public consultations were done in the preparation of the project and IEE. Ongoing consultations will occur throughout the project implementation period with the assistance of the NGOs. A grievance redress mechanism is described within the IEE to ensure any public grievances are addressed quickly.
16. Monitoring and Reporting. The PMU and construction supervision consultants will be responsible for monitoring. The DSC will submit monthly monitoring reports to PMU, and the PMU will send semi-annual monitoring reports to ADB. ADB will post the environmental monitoring reports on its website.
17. Conclusions and Recommendations. Therefore the proposed project is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. The potential impacts that are associated with design, construction and operation can be mitigated to standard levels without difficulty through proper engineering design and the incorporation or application of recommended mitigation measures and procedures. Based on the findings of the IEE, there are no significant impacts and the classification of the project as Category “B” is confirmed. No further special study or detailed environmental impact assessment (EIA) needs to be undertaken to comply with ADB SPS (2009) or GoI EIA Notification (2006).
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Background
1. Project background and context. NKUSIP was conceived, following the recommendations of the High Power Committee on Regional Imbalances, in a bid to boost economic growth in a region that has traditionally lagged behind. Twenty five towns were selected for assistance based on the following criteria: (i) district Headquarters of newly created districts, (ii) towns having more than 50,000 population, (iii) towns with tourism importance. NKUSIP eligible subsectors include water supply, sewerage, drainage, slum improvement, non- municipal infrastructure (tourism, lake development), urban road resurfacing and junction improvements and institutional development. The impact of the MFF is improved urban infrastructure and services resulting in overall improvement of quality of life in program ULBs, related increase in economic opportunities and growth in north Karnataka, and reduced imbalances between north Karnataka and the rest of the state. To date, projects have been approved for water supply services in 15 ULBs, sewerage and drainage projects in 19 ULBs, slum improvements in 15 ULBs, fire services in 23 ULBs, and tourism in 4 ULBs. NKUSIP emphasized the importance of conducting comprehensive institutional reforms and pursuing private sector participation in service delivery.
B. Background of IEE
2. Sindhanur 24x7 water supply project is one of the projects proposed in Tranche 4. Water supply is currently intermittent, unreliable and suffers with huge losses and quality issues. ADB requires the consideration of environmental issues in all aspects of the Bank’s operations, and the requirements for environmental assessment are described in ADB’s Safeguards Policy Statement (2009). This Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) has been prepared and assesses the environmental impacts and provides mitigation and monitoring measures to ensure no significant impacts as a result of the project.
C. Environmental Regulatory Compliance
3. Table 1 presents a summary of environmental regulations and mandatory requirements applicable to Sindhanur 24x7 water supply project.
Table 1: Applicable Environmental Regulations
Law Description Requirement EIA Notification The EIA Notification of 2006 and 2009 Project is not a listed activity in (replacing the EIA Notification of 1994), set Schedule I of this notification out the requirement for environmental and hence environmental assessment in India. This states that clearance is not required. Environmental Clearance is required for certain defined activities/projects, and this must be obtained before any construction work or land preparation (except land acquisition) may commence. Projects are categorized as A or B depending on the scale of the project and the nature of its impacts. Category A projects require Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF). Category B
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Law Description Requirement projects require Environmental Clearance from the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). Water (Prevention Control of water pollution is achieved through None of the components of the and Control of administering conditions imposed in consent project require CFE and CFO Pollution) Act of issued under provision of the Water under this Act. 1974, Rules of 1975, (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of and amendments 1974. These conditions regulate the quality and quantity of effluent, the location of discharge and the frequency of monitoring of effluents. Any component of the Project having the potential to generate sewage or trade effluent will come under the purview of this Act, its rules and amendments. Such projects have to obtain Consent For Establish (CFE) under Section 25 of the Act from Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) before starting implementation and Consent For Operate (CFO) before commissioning. The Water Act also requires the occupier of such projects to take measures for abating the possible pollution of receiving water bodies. Air (Prevention and The projects having potential to emit air For the project, the following Control of Pollution) pollutants into the atmosphere have to obtain will require CFE and CFO from Act of 1981, Rules of CFE under Section 21 of the Air (Prevention KSPCB: (i) diesel generators; 1982 and and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 from (ii) wet mix plants; and (iii) amendments. KSPCB before starting implementation and stone crushers, if installed for CFO before commissioning the project. The construction. occupier of the project/facility has the responsibility to adopt necessary air pollution All relevant forms, prescribed control measures for abating air pollution. fees and procedures to obtain the CFE and CFO can be found in the KSPCB website (www.kspcb.gov.in). Environment Emissions and discharges from the facilities Appendix 1 provides (Protection) Act, to be created or refurbished or augmented applicable standards for 1986 and CPCB shall comply with the notified standards ambient air quality. Environmental notified. Standards. Noise Pollution Rule 3 of the Act specifies ambient air quality Appendix 2 provides (Regulation and standards in respect of noise for different applicable noise standards. Control) Rules, 2000 areas/zones. amended up to 2010. Ancient Monuments The Rules designate areas within a radius of There are no protected and Archaeological 100 meters (m) and 300 m from the properties near project area in Sites and Remains “protected property” as “protected area” and Sindhanur. However, in case Rules of 1959 “controlled area” respectively. No of chance finds, the development activity (including mining contractors will be required to operations and construction) is permitted in follow a protocol as defined in the “protected area” and all development the Environmental activities likely to damage the protected Management Plan (EMP). property are not permitted in the “controlled area” without prior permission of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
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Law Description Requirement Protected property includes the site, remains, and monuments protected by ASI or the State Department of Archaeology. Land Acquisition Act Private land acquisition is guided by the For the project, there will be no of 1894 provisions and procedures in this Act. The land acquisition or temporary District Collector or any other officer resettlement and hence, designated will function as the Land Resettlement Plan is not Acquisition Officer on behalf of the required. Government. There is a provision for consent award to reduce the time for processing if the land owners are willing to agree on the price fixed by the Land Acquisition Officer. Labor Laws The contractor shall not make employment Appendix 3 provides decisions based upon personal applicable labor laws including characteristics unrelated to job requirements. amendments issued from time The contractor shall base the employment to time applicable to relationship upon equal opportunity and fair establishments engaged in treatment, and shall not discriminate with construction of civil works. respect to aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment and hiring, compensation (including wages and benefits), working conditions and terms of employment or retirement, and discipline. The contractor shall provide equal wages and benefits to men and women for work of equal value or type. Biodiversity Act of The Biodiversity Act 2002 primarily Not applicable to Sindhanur 2002 addresses access to genetic resources and 24x7 water supply project associated knowledge by foreign individuals, institutions or companies, to ensure equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the use of these resources and knowledge to the country and the people. Ramsar Convention, The Ramsar Convention is an Not applicable to Sindhanur 1971 intergovernmental treaty that provides the 24x7 water supply project framework for national action and international co-operation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. India is one of the signatories to the treaty. The Ramsar convention made it mandatory for the signatory countries to include wetland conservation in their national land use plans. Wildlife Protection This overarching Act provides protection to Not applicable to Sindhanur Act, 1972 wild animals, birds, plants and matters 24x7 water supply project (no connected with habitat protection, processes wildlife sanctuary). to declare protected areas, regulation of wildlife trade, constitution of state and national board for wildlife, zoo authority, tiger conservation authority, penalty clauses and other important regulations. Forest The Forest (Conservation) Act prevents the Not applicable to Sindhanur (Conservation) Act, use of forest land for non-forest uses without 24x7 water supply project (no 1980 the clearance from Ministry of Environment forest land).
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Law Description Requirement and Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India Karnataka Forest This Act makes the basis for declaration of Not applicable to Sindhanur Act, 1963 and Reserved Forests, constitution of village 24x7 water supply project (no Karnataka Forest forest committees, management of reserved forest land). Rules, 1969 forests and penalties and procedures. Karnataka This Act has put restriction on felling of trees Not applicable to Sindhanur Preservation of in the State unless until permitted by the 24x7 water supply project (no Trees Act, 1976 and Tree Officer. Any person desiring to fell a tree-cutting required). Karnataka tree shall apply in writing to the tree officer Preservation of for permission in that behalf. It further Trees Rules, 1977 defines clauses for planting adequate number of trees, planting in place of fallen/destroyed trees, preservation of trees and adoption of trees.
4. The ADB guidelines, on the other hand, stipulate addressing environmental concerns, if any, of a proposed activity in the initial stages of project preparation. For this, the ADB SPS categorizes the proposed components into various categories (A, B or C) to determine the level of environmental assessment required to address the potential impacts. Level of environmental assessment required for each category is presented below.
(i) Category A: Project components with potential for significant adverse environmental impacts. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required to address significant impacts. (ii) Category B: Project components judged to have some adverse environmental impacts, but of lesser degree and/or significance than those for Category A. An initial environmental examination (IEE) is required to determine whether significant environmental impacts warranting an EIA are likely. If an EIA is not needed, the IEE is regarded as the final environmental assessment report. (iii) Category C: Project components unlikely to have adverse environmental impacts. No EIA or IEE is required, although environmental implications are still reviewed.
5. The environmental impacts of Sindhanur 24x7 water supply project have been identified and assessed as part of the planning and design process. An environmental assessment using ADB’s Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist for Water Supply was conducted, and results of the assessment show that the project is unlikely to cause significant adverse impacts. Thus, this IEE has been prepared in accordance with ADB SPS’s requirements for environment category B projects.
D. Scope of IEE
6. The IEE was based mainly on secondary sources of information and field reconnaissance surveys; no field monitoring (environmental) survey was conducted. Stakeholder consultation was an integral part of the IEE.
E. Report Structure
7. This Report contains eight (8) sections including this introductory section: (i) introduction; (ii) description of Investment Program components; (iii) description of the environment; (iv) screening of potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures; (v) public consultation
5 and information disclosure; (vi) Institutional requirements and EMP; (vii) finding and recommendation; and (viii) conclusions.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT COMPONENTS
A. Present Situation
8. The first water supply system was constructed in 1968 with Sindhanur Nalla as the source of water supply system of capacity 0.5 MLD near the town and it was not perennial. The first organized water supply system for Sindhanur town was constructed in year 1997, with Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal as the source, it also not a perennial one. Water is flowing in canal from July to March. Only right side of the canal is irrigated. The intake works are on the right bank of the canal with canal bed RL 431.39 and is connected to Jackwll by 700 mm dia CI pipe. The water collected in the jackwell is pumped in to Impounding reservoir through a 500 mm dia PSC pipe. 100% stand by pumping machinery is provided in the jackwell with required electrical system. The power factor recorded at the jackwell electrical substation is 0.84.
9. The raw pumping main carries the water from Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal (TLBC) near Turvihal jack well to Impounding reservoir with 500 mm diameter PSC pipe for a length of 17081m and designed to carry 10.88 MLD flow. The jack well cum raw water pumping station is constructed on bank of TLBC with two 55 HP vertical turbine pumps which work for 16 to 24 hr/day.
10. Impounding reservoir. The raw water from the Jack well is pumped and stored in a 485ML capacity impounding reservoir, located near the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) which is in the town limits. This impounding reservoir is designed to store 3 months water requirement to 60,000 people at the rate of 90 lpcd. During 2005 this impounding reservoir bund had breached on the northern portion. Detailed investigations are carried out by the ULB and KUWS & DB through M/s CIVIL AID Technologies Private Ltd Bangalore; they suggested some remedial measures for strengthening of the bund. Accordingly ULB and KUWDS carried out the work. After one year once again it breached in the same portion. Further detailed investigations were carried out by the same agency and they suggested to reduce the Full Tank Level (FTL) by 2 m and recommended for deepening the impounding reservoir for the depth of 2.5 mt in order to avail the storage 485 ML. The works are carried by KUWS & DB under the supervision of M/s CIVIL AID Technologies Private Ltd Bangalore. They recommended new impounding reservoir for the future storage.
11. Water treatment system. The water treatment plant of capacity 6.82 MLD is designed and constructed for ultimate capacity and located in survey no. 960 of Sindhanur in ward No. 12 of Sindhanur Municipality on west of Sindhanur Nalla. Water production from this plant is 4.5 ML. All the pumping machineries are designed for the capacity of 4.5 MLD. The treatment plant has following units: inlet chamber from impounding reservoir, raw water channel, alum dosing tank connected to raw water channel, flash mixer with 0.5 hp stirrer, clariflocculator, 2 twin rapid sand filter beds, wash water tank, 0.150 ml capacity ELSR, chlorination room, clear water sump, clear water pumping station, and diesel generator
12. Clear water pumping station, pumping machinery and transmission main. Treated water is pumped from a clear water sump, through the following works, located in the water treatment plant premises: circular sump of 2.5 lakh liters capacity, 12 m dia x 2.4 m depth, rectangular pump house, located by the side of the sump.
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13. Clear water transmission main. Clear water transmission mains run from pure water sump at WTP to respective elevated storage reservoirs by pumping. The transmission main of 450 mm diameter PSC carries water in common mains and feeds to the individual tanks by pumping main 200 mm CI pipe to ELSR located in APMC yard and Mehaboob Colony, and 160mm dia PVC pipe branches-off to connect to ESSR located near the Inspection Bungalow.
14. Service Reservoirs. Three reservoirs were constructed in the town water supply system, are filled up by pumping the water from the pure water sump at WTP. The reservoirs at APMC and Mehaboob colony are in good condition but need some rehabilitation works and other one at IB is not in good condition and it is not in use.
15. Distribution network. In city the distribution network consists of cast iron and PVC pipe lines of diameter ranging from 90 mm to 200 mm dia. The length of the existing distribution network in all kind of materials is 68165 Meter. Most part of the town water is distributed by gravity & in the ward 29, 30 and 31 which are in higher elevation are fed by pumping. The length of existing distribution network and diameter wise details is given below.
16. Coverage. Piped water supply is made available through 4, 880 domestic and 128 non- domestic connections. House connections account for 43.44% of 11,232 residential properties. Population covered by the house connections is 26,599 or 43.44% of the total population of 61,232 (2001). The remaining population is being served with water from 190 stand posts, 6 bore wells fitted with power pumps and 43 hand pumps. Total length of the road is 168 km. including new layout roads. The distribution mains are provided only for 68 km accounting only 40.47% of the total road length.
17. Per capita supply. The water supplied to consumer is totaling to 6.82 MLD supplied in 20 hrs by operation of the pumps at treatment plant. Though the gross supply indicates 72 lpcd, the net supply position does not exceed 65 lpcd after the transmission and other losses of about 25%.
18. Duration of supply. The water supply is daily and for 2 hours every day, between 6am to 9pm and in summer alternative day
B. Proposed 24 X 7 Water Supply System
19. The following table presents the proposed works in Sindhanur to ensure 24x7 water supply.
Table 2: Proposed 24x7 Water Supply Project Components in Sindhanur
Component Description and Location 1. Provision of valves and accessories in 4 zones Works will be limited at existing facility and pipe alignment. No land acquisition required. ROW is available and sufficient for civil works and has no encroachment. 2. Provision of house service connections (total of No land acquisition required. ROW is available ___ numbers) and sufficient for civil works and has no encroachment. 3. Laying of new distribution network – Shiva Jyothi Total length of ___ km HDPE pipes with Nagar diameters ranging from ___mm to ___mm. Works will be limited along road ROW. No land acquisition required. ROW is available and
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Component Description and Location sufficient for civil works and has no encroachment. 2. Provision of billing and customer care facility Works will be limited at ____. No land acquisition required. Space is available and sufficient for civil works and has no encroachment. 2. Rehabilitation/replacement of distribution network Total length of ___ km with HDPE pipes with diameters ranging from ___mm to ___mm. Works will be limited along existing pipeline. No land acquisition required. ROW is available and sufficient for civil works and has no encroachment. 8. Road restoration and utilities shifting All roads and utilities disturbed and/or damaged by civil works will be restored to original condition. Works will be limited along pipeline to be laid. No land acquisition required. ROW is available and sufficient for civil works and has no encroachment.
Table 3: Target Outputs and Outcomes for Tranche 4 Subproject (Sindhanur)
Indicator Current coverage of water services (%) 43% Target coverage of water services upon completion of NKUSIP T1-T3 (%) 95% Current 24 x 7 Coverage (%) 0% Target 24 x 7 Coverage (%) 63.0% Current Population (2011) 76,008 Population in 2026 146,897 24 x 7 benefiting population upon T4 completion 90,166 Current average supply (hours per week) 4 Target average supply upon completion of NKUSIP T1-T3 (hours per week) 42 Target average supply upon completion of NKUSIP T4 (hours per week) 168 Current household (HH) connections 4,880 Additional HH connections after completion of the NKUSIP T4 6,950 Current number of HH meters 0 Additional HH meters under NKUSIP T4 11,830 Current number of bulk meters (provided under NKUSIP T1-T3) 12 Additional bulk water meters under NKUSIP T4 0 Current storage capacity (ML) 2.36 Rehabilitated storage capacity (ML) 0 Additional storage capacity (ML) 4 Current length of piped network (km) 56.75 Additional water supply distribution length(km) 107 Length of rehabilitated pipes (km) 55
20. Excavation for the pipe replacement and pipe laying works will be undertaken through open trenching, which will be maximum width of ___ m only on either side of the road ROW with maximum length of ___ m. Excavation, laying of pipes and backfilling will be completed within the day. Subsequent to completion of works, road reinstatement will be undertaken by the contractor as part of the civil works. The same shall be mentioned in the bid document to make it binding on the contractor.
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C. Investment Program Implementation Schedule
21. Sindhanur 24x7 water supply project town will be implemented over a period of 18 months.
22. Benefits arising from 24x7 water supply comprise (i) better quality water for the public (ii) significantly better service level to the consumers (iii) revolutionize service to the poor (iv) coverts household coping costs into resource for the service provider (v) reduce the burden on water resources (vi) reduced risk of water-borne diseases due to access to potable and adequate water supply; (vii) reduced ground water exploitation; and (viii) reduced time and costs in accessing alternative sources of water. Investment Program beneficiaries will comprise households with existing connections and households with new connections who previously obtained municipal water from stand posts.
III. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
23. Sindhanur, the second largest urban center in Raichur District, is located at a distance of 390 km from State capital, Bangalore and 87 km from District headquarter Raichur. The town is the taluk headquarters of the Sindhanur Taluk in Raichur District. The Town Municipal Council’s jurisdiction extends up to an area of 25.55 Sq.km with 8,806 households and 61,292 populations within 31 wards. It is one of the important educational, industrial and commercial trade centres of the District. The agricultural development around the town is extensive due to the presence of the Tungabhadra irrigation canal. Owing to the irrigation facilities, agro based industries are also growing at faster rate in and around the town. In addition to this, many small scale steel industries exist in the town.
24. Physiography. The whole area of Sindhanur is sloping towards Northern side. Sindhanur nalla is running in the middle of the town. The surface soil is composed of murrum soil and black soil mixed with granite boulders. The main minerals in the district are gold, copper, iron, feldspar granite, sandstone, quartz, limestone etc.
25. Seismology. As per the seismic zoning map of India, the Sindhanur town falls under the Zone II, which is the lowest earth quake risk zone in India. This zone is termed as “low damage risk zone”.
26. Climatic Conditions. The town is categorized as arid region of the state of Karnataka. The climate of the town is characterized by dry weather during the major parts of the year and very hot in summer temperatures are experienced during the months of March to May when mercury level goes as high as 41.1 deg C. The town receives southwest monsoon during the period of June to September and the months of October and November can be termed as post monsoon period. The period between Decembers to February can be classified as cold season and the minimum temperature is around 17.7 0 C. The town lies in the dry tract of the district, as such experience scanty rainfall. The average annual rainfall is about 600 mm. The rainfall is mostly received during June to November and about 60 percent of the annual rainfall is received during the months of June to September, maximum rainfall is registered during the month of August.
27. Ecological resources. The sensitive and critical natural habitats such as national park, marine park, wildlife sanctuary, tiger reserve, elephant reserve, reserved forest, protested area and its buffer zone, declared special area for protecting biodiversity or wildlife habitat, estuarine area, coral reef, wet land or marshes or mangrove, cultural heritage sites, etc. are not found in
9 the project area. None of the rare and endangered species of flora and fauna were observed within and surroundings of project area.
28. Sex ratio. The average sex ratio is 677 females per 1000 males in slums, with a standard deviation of 30.31, showing large variation among sample households.
29. Household size. An average household size of 5.2 in Sindhanur slums, with a standard deviation of 1.63 for the sample households. This figure is much lower than the average household size of in authorized slums in Sindhanur as per Census 2001.
30. Literacy rate. Literacy levels in Sindhanur slums are low, with 28 percent female literacy among the sample slum population, which is lower than male literacy at 72 percent. Total literacy level of 53 percent for sample slum households was lower than the Census 2001 figure) for Sindhanur Town. Education concern about 88 % male and 55 % female children in the age group of 6-14 has enrolment in primary schools.
31. Historic and cultural places. The District of Raichur was part of Hyderabad State till the reorganization of states on 15th November 1956. The recorded history of the district is traced as far as third century BC. The fact that three minor rock edicts of Ashoka are found in this district, one at Maski in Lingasugur Taluk and other two near Sindhanur prove that, this area was included in the dominion of the great Mouryan King Ashoka (273 236 BC). During the period this region was under the Governance of Viceroy or Mahamantri of Ashoka. The next dynasty of importance, which ruled over this region, was that of the Chalukyas of Badami. Later Chalukyas of Kalyana ruled this region for a significant period between 10th and 12th centuries AD. After the fall of Chalukyas, Raichur region passed into the hands of the Kalachudi Kings. Legend says that, Vijayanagar King Krishnadevaraya had created the town between 1509 and 1520 A.D. Later the Sultan of Bijapur, Hyder Ali of Mysore, Nizam of Hyderabad and the British ruled this region. Subsequently, the town becomes part of the Madras Presidency in British India.
32. Environmental Settings for Program Components – 24 x7 water supply system. water supply distribution pipeline: Water supply lines are proposed along the roads of densely built up areas of Sindhanur City. The city limit is well developed and there are no environmental hotspots along the proposed areas. There is no prohibited area or archaeological area from where water supply line is passing through. The minimum road width in the entire project area is ___ meters and total closure of road is not anticipated during construction works.
IV. SCREENING OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
A. Introduction
33. Potential environmental impacts of the proposed infrastructure components are presented in this section. Mitigation measures to minimize/mitigate negative impacts, if any, are recommended along with the agency responsible for implementation. Monitoring actions to be conducted during the implementation phase is also recommended to reduce the impact.
34. Screening of potential environmental impacts are categorized into four categories considering Investment Program phases: location impacts and design impacts (pre-construction phase), construction phase impacts and operations and maintenance phase impacts.
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a. Location impacts include impacts associated with site selection and include loss of on-site biophysical array and encroachment either directly or indirectly on adjacent environments. It also includes impacts on people who will lose their livelihood or any other structures by the development of that site. b. Design impacts include impacts arising from Investment Program design, including technology used, scale of operation/throughput, waste production, discharge specifications, pollution sources and ancillary services. c. Construction impacts include impacts caused by site clearing, earthworks, machinery, vehicles and workers. Construction site impacts include erosion, dust, noise, traffic congestion and waste production. d. O&M impacts include impacts arising from the operation and maintenance activities of the infrastructure facility. These include routine management of operational waste streams, and occupational health and safety issues.
35. Screening of environmental impacts has been based on the impact magnitude (negligible/moderate/severe – in the order of increasing degree) and impact duration (temporary/permanent).
36. This section of the IEE reviews possible project-related impacts, in order to identify issues requiring further attention and screen out issues of no relevance. ADB SPS (2009) require that impacts and risks will be analyzed during pre-construction, construction, and operational stages in the context of the project’s area of influence.
37. The ADB Rapid Environmental Assessment Checklist (General) in http://www.adb.org/documents/guidelines/environmental_assessment/eaguidelines002.asp was used to screen the project for environmental impacts and to determine the scope of the IEE investigation.
38. In the case of this project (i) most of the individual elements are relatively small and involve straight forward construction and operation, so impacts will be mainly localized and not greatly significant; (ii) most of the predicted impacts are associated with the construction process, and are produced because that process is invasive, involving excavation and earth movements; and (iii) being located in the city, will not cause direct impact on biodiversity values. The project will be in properties held by the local government and access to the project location is thru public rights-of-way and existing roads hence, land acquisition and encroachment on private property will not occur.
B. Pre-Construction Impacts
39. Design of the Proposed Components. The Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organization (CPHEEO) manual suggests a design period of 15/30 years1 in general while designing the system for water supply components. Since, the packages are proposed to be implemented sequentially; theoretically, each of the system components should have a different design year.
40. However, in order to maintain unanimity in the design period and design population, it is proposed to consider 2041 as the design year for all the system components. Accordingly, 2011 shall be the base year and 2026 the intermediate year to cross check the designs pertaining to intermediate demand. The rate of supply has been taken as 135 lpcd for 100% population.
1 As per CPHEEO, pumps, motors, storage reservoirs are to be designed for a life of 15 years.
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41. Utilities. Telephone lines, electric poles and wires, water lines within the proposed project locations may require to be shifted in few cases. To mitigate the adverse impacts due to relocation of the utilities, CSS will (i) identify the locations and operators of these utilities to prevent unnecessary disruption of services during construction phase; and (ii) instruct construction contractors to prepare a contingency plan to include actions to be done in case of unintentional interruption of services.
42. Social and Cultural Resources. Any work involving ground disturbance can uncover and damage archaeological and historical remains. For this project, excavation will occur in project sites, so it could be make medium risk of such impacts if the site contains any archeological and historical remains. Nevertheless, CSS/Divisional ES will:
(i) Consult CMC to obtain an expert assessment of the archaeological potential of the site; (ii) Consider alternatives if the site is found to be of high risk; (iii) Include state and local archaeological, cultural and historical authorities, and interest groups in consultation forums as project stakeholders so that their expertise can be made available; and (iv) Develop a protocol for use by the construction contractors in conducting any excavation work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognised and measures are taken to ensure they are protected and conserved.
43. Site selection of construction work camps, stockpile areas, storage areas, and disposal areas. Priority is to locate these near the project location. However, if it is deemed necessary to locate elsewhere, sites to be considered will not promote instability and result in destruction of property, vegetation, irrigation, and drinking water supply systems. Residential areas will not be considered for setting up camps to protect the human environment (i.e., to curb accident risks, health risks due to air and water pollution and dust, and noise, and to prevent social conflicts, shortages of amenities, and crime). Extreme care will be taken to avoid disposals near water bodies, swamps, or in areas which will inconvenience the community.
44. Site selection of sources of materials. Extraction of materials can disrupt natural land contours and vegetation resulting in accelerated erosion, disturbance in natural drainage patterns, ponding and water logging, and water pollution. To mitigate the potential environmental impacts, locations of quarry site/s and borrow pit/s (for loose material other than stones) would be assessed by CSS. Priority would be sites already permitted by Mining Department. If other sites are necessary, these would be located away from population centers, drinking water intakes and streams, cultivable lands, and natural drainage systems; and in structurally stable areas even if some distance from construction activities. It will be the construction contractor’s responsibility to verify the suitability of all material sources and to obtain the approval of CMC. If additional quarries will be required after construction is started, then the construction contractor shall use the mentioned criteria to select new quarry sites, with written approval of CMC.
C. Construction Impacts
45. The civil works for water supply projects include earth work excavation for pipeline trenches, pipelaying, installing valves, flow meters and data loggers, shifting of public utilities and providing house service connections. Earth work excavation will be undertaken by machine and include danger lighting and using sight rails and boning rods at every 100 mts., while pipe
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46. The excavation is done in such a way that there will be a minimum depth of 1 m. above the pipe line. Sufficient care will be taken while laying, so that existing utilities and cables are not damaged and pipes are not thrown into the trenches or dragged, but carefully laid in the trenches. Once they are laid, pipes will be joined as per specification and then tested for any cracks of leakages. The minimum working hours will be 8 hours daily, the total duration of each stage depends on the soil condition and other local features. The excavation of trenches is estimated to generate ___ cubic meters of soil, while the residual soil after pipelaying and refilling is expected to be only ___ cubic meters. This soil shall be used for filling if required or stored/ dumped in approved debris disposal site.
47. Although construction of these project components involves quite simple techniques of civil work, the invasive nature of excavation and the project locations in the built-up areas of the city where there are a variety of human activities, will result to impacts to the environment and sensitive receptors such as residents, businesses, and the community in general. These anticipated impacts are temporary and for short duration.
48. Physical impacts will be reduced by the method of working and scheduling of work, whereby the project components will be (i) constructed by small teams working at a time; (ii) any excavation done near sensitive area like school, religious places and house will be protected as per standard norms etc.
49. Sources of Materials. Significant amount of gravel, sand, and cement will be required for this project. The construction contractor will be required to:
(i) The material sources permitted by government; (ii) Verify suitability of all material sources and obtain approval of Program Management Unit (PMU); and (iii) Submit to CSS on a monthly basis documentation of sources of materials.
50. Air Quality. Emissions from construction vehicles, equipment, and machinery used for excavation and construction will induce impacts on the air quality in the construction sites. Anticipated impacts include dusts and increase in concentration of vehicle-related pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, particulate matter, nitrous oxides, and hydrocarbons) but temporary and during construction activities only. To mitigate the impacts, construction contractors will be required to:
(i) Consult with PMU/CSS on the designated areas for stockpiling of, soils, gravel, and other construction materials; (ii) Damp down exposed soil and any stockpiled on site by spraying with water when necessary during dry weather; (iii) Use tarpaulins to cover sand and other loose material when transported by trucks; and (iv) Fit all heavy equipment and machinery with air pollution control devices which are operating correctly.
51. Surface Water Quality. Mobilization of settled silt materials, run-off from stockpiled materials, and chemical contamination from fuels and lubricants during construction works can contaminate downstream surface water quality of the streams draining the City. These potential
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(i) Prepare and implement a spoils management plan (Appendix 4); (ii) Avoid stockpiling of earth fill especially during the monsoon season unless covered by tarpaulins or plastic sheets; (iii) Prioritize re-use of excess spoils and materials in the construction works. If spoils will be disposed, consult with PMU/CSS on designated disposal areas; (iv) Install temporary silt traps or sedimentation basins along the drainage leading to the water bodies; (v) Place storage areas for fuels and lubricants away from any drainage leading to water bodies; (vi) Dispose any wastes generated by construction activities in designated sites; and (vii) Conduct surface quality inspection according to the Environmental Management Plan (EMP).
52. Noise Levels. There are no health facilities, scheduled or unscheduled historical, archaeological, paleontological, or architectural sites near the construction sites. However, construction works will be on settlements, along and near schools, and areas with small-scale businesses. The sensitive receptors are the general population in these areas. Increase in noise level may be caused by excavation equipment, and the transportation of equipment, materials, and people. Impact is negative, short-term, and reversible by mitigation measures. The construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Plan activities in consultation with PMU/CSS so that activities with the greatest potential to generate noise are conducted during periods of the day which will result in least disturbance; (ii) Horns should not be used unless it is necessary to warn other road users or animals of the vehicle’s approach; (iii) Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers, fitting jackhammers with noise-reducing mufflers, and portable street barriers the sound impact to surrounding sensitive receptor; and (iv) Maintain maximum sound levels not exceeding 80 decibels (dBA) when measured at a distance of 10 m or more from the vehicle/s.
53. Landscape and Aesthetics. The construction works does not envisage any cutting of trees, but it will produce excess excavated earth, excess construction materials, and solid waste such as removed concrete, wood, packaging materials, empty containers, spoils, oils, lubricants, and other similar items. These impacts are negative but short-term and reversible by mitigation measures. The construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Prepare and implement spoils management plan; (ii) Avoid stockpiling of excess excavated soils; (iii) Coordinate with ULB/CMC for beneficial uses of excess excavated soils or immediately dispose to designated areas; (iv) Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the sites; (v) Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas; (vi) Remove all wreckage, rubbish, or temporary structures which are no longer required; and
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(vii) Request PMU/CSS to report in writing that the necessary environmental restoration work has been adequately performed before acceptance of work.
54. Surface and Groundwater Quality. Another physical impact that is often associated with excavation is the effect on drainage and the local water table if groundwater and surface water collect in the voids. To ensure that water will not pond in pits and voids near project location, the construction contractor will be required to conduct excavation works on non- monsoon season to the maximum extent possible.
55. Accessibility. Hauling of construction materials and operation of equipment on-site can cause traffic problems. Potential impact is negative but short term and reversible by mitigation measures. The construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Prepare and implement a Traffic Management Plan (Appendix 5) (ii) Plan transportation routes so that heavy vehicles do not use narrow local roads, except in the immediate vicinity of delivery sites; (iii) Schedule transport and hauling activities during non-peak hours; (iv) Locate entry and exit points in areas where there is low potential for traffic congestion; (v) Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstructions; (vi) Drive vehicles in a considerate manner; (vii) Coordinate with Traffic Police for temporary road diversions and with for provision of traffic aids if transportation activities cannot be avoided during peak hours; and (viii) Notify affected sensitive receptors by providing sign boards informing nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints.
56. Where ever road width is minimal, there will be temporary loss of access during the laying of pipes. Under those circumstances, contractor can adopt following measures:
(i) Inform the affected local population two days in advance about the work schedule (ii) Plan and execute the work in such a way that the period of disturbance/ loss of access is minimum. (iii) Provide pedestrian access in all the locations until normalcy is restored.
57. Socio-Economic – Income. The project components will be located in government land and there is no requirement for land acquisition or any resettlements. Construction works will impede the access of residents to specific site in limited cases. The potential impacts are negative and moderate but short-term and temporary. The construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Prepare and implement spoils management plan (Appendix 4); (ii) Leave spaces for access between mounds of soil; (iii) Provide walkways and metal sheets where required to maintain access across for people and vehicles; (iv) Increase workforce in front of critical areas such as institutions, place of worship, business establishment, hospitals, and schools; (v) Consult businesses and institutions regarding operating hours and factoring this in work schedules. Consider night works in busy commercial areas; and
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(vi) Provide sign boards for pedestrians to inform nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints. (vii) Notify community/ water users in advance about likely interruptions in water supply. (viii) Provide alternate sources of clean water until water supply is restored.
58. Socio-Economic – Employment. Manpower will be required during the 18-months construction stage. This can result to generation of contractual employment and increase in local revenue. Thus potential impact is positive and long-term. The construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Employ at least 50% of the labour force, or to the maximum extent, local persons within the 2-km immediate area if manpower is available; and (ii) Secure construction materials from local market.
59. Occupational Health and Safety. Workers need to be mindful of the occupational hazards which can arise from working in height and excavation works. Potential impacts are negative and long-term but reversible by mitigation measures. The construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Comply with all national, state and local core labor laws (See Appendix 3 of this IEE); (ii) Develop and implement site-specific occupational health and safety (OH&S) Plan which will include measures such as: (a) excluding public from the site; (b) ensuring all workers are provided with and use personal protective equipment; (c) OH&S Training2 for all site personnel; (d) documented procedures to be followed for all site activities; and (e) documentation of work-related accidents; (iii) Ensure that qualified first-aid can be provided at all times. Equipped first-aid stations shall be easily accessible throughout the site; (iv) Provide medical insurance coverage for workers; (v) Secure all installations from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks; (vi) Provide supplies of potable drinking water; (vii) Provide clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances; (viii) Provide H&S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the basic site rules of work at the site, personal protective protection, and preventing injuring to fellow workers; (ix) Provide visitor orientation if visitors to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted; (x) Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas;
2 Some of the key areas that may be covered during training as they relate to the primary causes of accidents include (i) slips, trips and falls; (ii) personal protective equipment; (iii) ergonomics, repetitive motion, and manual handling; (iv) workplace transport; and (v) legislation and responsibilities. Training can provide the foundations of competence but it does not necessarily result in a competent worker. Therefore, it is essential to assess staff competence to ensure that the training provided is relevant and effective. Supervision and monitoring arrangements shall be in place to ensure that training has been effective and the worker is competent at their job. The level of supervision and monitoring required is a management decision that shall be based on the risks associated with the job, the level of competence required, the experience of the individual and whether the worker works as part of a team or is a lone worker.
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(xi) Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up alarms; (xii) Mark and provide sign boards for hazardous areas such as energized electrical devices and lines, service rooms housing high voltage equipment, and areas for storage and disposal. Signage shall be in accordance with international standards and be well known to, and easily understood by workers, visitors, and the general public as appropriate; and (xiii) Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dBA for a duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively.
60. Asbestos Materials. Sections of distribution network are of asbestos cement (AC), and because of the health risks these will be left in situ and replaced by new pipes. Details will be obtained from the ULB/CMC of the nature and location of all water supply infrastructure, and planning pipeline alignments carefully to avoid any conflict or damage. Given the dangerous nature of this material for both workers and citizens, one additional measure should be taken to protect the health of all parties in the event (however unlikely) that AC pipes are encountered. This is that, prior to start of construction works water supply system, the design consultant in coordination with the ULB/CMC will develop a protocol to be applied in any instance that AC pipes are encountered, to ensure that appropriate action is taken. This should be based on the approach recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA),3 and amongst other things, should involve:
(i) Training of all personnel (including manual labourers) to enable them to understand the dangers of AC pipes and to be able to recognise them in situ; (ii) Reporting procedures to inform management immediately if AC pipes are encountered; (iii) Development and application of a detailed H&S procedure to protect both workers and citizens. This should comply with national and international standards for dealing with asbestos, and should include: (a) removal of all persons to a safe distance; (b) usage of appropriate breathing apparatus and protective equipment by persons delegated to deal with the AC material; and (c) Procedures for the safe removal and long-term disposal of all asbestos- containing material encountered.
61. Community Health and Safety. Hazards posed to the public, specifically in high- pedestrian areas may include traffic accidents and vehicle collision with pedestrians. In most of the cases location of project sites at isolated area, hence health and safety risk to community is minimum. Potential impact is negative but short-term and reversible by mitigation measures. The construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Plan routes to avoid times of peak-pedestrian activities. (ii) Liaise with PMU/CSS in identifying risk areas on route cards/maps. (iii) Maintain regularly the vehicles and use of manufacturer-approved parts to minimize potentially serious accidents caused by equipment malfunction or premature failure. (iv) Provide road signs and flag persons to warn of on-going trenching activities.
3 In the USA, standards and approaches for handling asbestos are prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and can be found at http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos
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62. Work Camps. Operation of work camps can cause temporary air and noise pollution from machine operation, water pollution from storage and use of fuels, oils, solvents, and lubricants. Potential impacts are negative but short-term and reversible by mitigation measures. The construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Consult with PMU/CSS before locating project offices, sheds, and construction plants; (ii) Minimize removal of vegetation and disallow cutting of trees; (iii) Provide drinking water, water for other uses, and sanitation facilities for employees; (iv) Ensure conditions of liveability at work camps are maintained at the highest standards possible at all times; (v) Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; (vi) Train employees in the storage and handling of materials which can potentially cause soil contamination; (vii) Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; (viii) Manage solid waste according to the following preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas; (ix) Remove all wreckage, rubbish, or temporary structures which are no longer required; and (x) Request PMU/CSS to report in writing that the camp has been vacated and restored to pre-project conditions before acceptance of work.
63. Social and Cultural Resources. For this project, excavation will occur at locations known not to have archaeological values, so it could be that there is a low risk of such impacts. Nevertheless, the construction contractor will be required to:
(i) Strictly follow the protocol for chance finds in any excavation work; (ii) Request PMU/CSS or any authorized person with archaeological/historical field training to observe excavation; (iii) Stop work immediately to allow further investigation if any finds are suspected; and (iv) Inform PMU/CSS if a find is suspected, and take any action they require ensuring its removal or protection in situ. (v) Adjacent to historic sites, undertake excavation and construction work in such a way that no structural damage is caused to the building.
64. Debris disposal. Prior to the commencement of works, contractor shall identify a debris disposal site in consultation with the ULB/CMC and adhering to following criteria:
(i) The said site shall be selected preferably from barren, infertile lands. In case agricultural land needs to be selected, top-soil stripping, stacking and preservation should be undertaken prior to initiation of any activities. (ii) Debris disposal site shall be at least 200 m away from surface water bodies4. (iii) No residential areas shall be located within 100 m downwind side of the site. (iv) The site is minimum 250 m. away from sensitive locations like settlements, ponds/lakes or other water bodies.
4 In the absence of site meeting the stipulated criteria, an alternate site can be selected specifying the reasons. In such a case, the construction camp management plan should incorporate additional measures specific to the site as suggested by the CSC.
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(v) The local governing body and community shall be consulted while selecting the site.
D. Operation and Maintenance Impacts
65. Operation and Maintenance of the water supply system will be carried out by the CMC. The system have a design life of 30 years, during which shall not require major repairs or refurbishments and should operate with little maintenance beyond routine actions required to keep the equipments in working order. The stability and integrity of the system will be monitored periodically to detect any problems and allow remedial action if required. Any repairs will be small-scale involving manual, temporary, and short-term works involving regular checking and recording of performance for signs of deterioration, servicing and replacement of parts.
66. Recurrence of pipe bursting and leakage problems can be managed by the leak detection and water auditing surveys. The CMC will be required to ensure that the leakage rectification time is minimized.
67. Improper disposal of silt and debris removed from trenches could cause Inconvenience to public. Silt and debris shall be collected in trucks and transported to the Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Site and shall be used as covering material for the waste being landfilled.
68. Repair works could cause some temporary disruption of activities at locations of social and cultural importance such as schools, hospitals, churches, tourist sites etc, so the same precautions as employed during the construction period should be adopted. CMC needs to:
(i) Identify any buildings at risk from vibration damage and avoiding any use of pneumatic drills or heavy vehicles in the vicinity; (ii) Complete work in these areas quickly; (iii) Consult the custodians of important buildings, cultural and tourism authorities and local communities in advance of the work to identify and address key issues, and avoid working at sensitive times, such as religious and cultural festivals.
69. The citizens of the Sindhanur CMC will be the major beneficiaries of the improved water supply, as they will be provided with a constant supply of better quality water, piped into their homes. In addition to improved environmental conditions, the project will improve the over-all health condition of the town as diseases of poor sanitation (such as diarrhoea and dysentery) will be reduced.
V. PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
A. Overview
70. A two tier consultation process was adopted for NKUSIP for information disclosure and making all the concerned people involved in the project. Institutional consultations were conducted with the Governmental Departments such as Planning Department, Urban Development Board, Public Works Department, Pollution Control Board, Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board, Sindhanur CMC, etc. After consultations with Sindhanur CMC, the Commissioner has certified that the proposals for Sindhanur suit the requirements of the ULB.
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71. Public consultation involved focus group discussions. The people residing along the project activity areas were consulted during topographical surveys and site visits in 08 Dec 2012, 10 Dec 2012, 12 Dec 2012, 14 Dec 2012, 15 Dec 2012, 17 Dec 2012, 01 Jan 2013 and 21-22 Jan 2013; and due discussions were made with the 340 participants regarding the proposals. It was observed that people are willing to extend their cooperation as the proposed activities are supposed to enhance the living standard of the public. The public expressed their concern regarding the traffic management activities during the construction stage which can have impact on their day to day activities. Public demanded for advance notice before construction and proper warning signs along the construction area to avoid accidents and inconvenience. It was demanded for a strong operation and maintenance system in place for the proposed water supply network for its best functioning to have the maximum health and aesthetic benefits. Public will respond only if they will informed about the project and why it is required and they may react negatively if they are uninformed. Views expressed were incorporated into the IEE and in the planning and development of the subproject.
B. Future Consultation and Disclosure
72. The public consultation and disclosure program will remain a continuous process throughout the project implementation and shall include the following:
1. Consultation during detailed design
73. Focus-group discussions with affected persons and other stakeholders to hear their views and concerns, so that these can be addressed in project design wherever necessary. Regular updates on the environmental component of the project will kept available at the PMU and DSC offices.
74. Implementing agency will conduct information dissemination sessions at major intersections and solicit the help of the local community leaders/prominent citizens to encourage the participation of the people to discuss various environmental issues.
75. The PMU, with assistance of DSC will conduct information dissemination sessions in the project area. During EMP implementation PMU and DSC will organize public meetings and will appraise the communities about the progress on the implementation of EMP in the project works.
2. Consultation during construction
76. Public meetings with affected communities (if any) to discuss and plan work programs and allow issues to be raised and addressed once construction has started.
77. Smaller-scale meetings to discuss and plan construction work with local communities to reduce disturbance and other impacts, and provide a mechanism through which stakeholders can participate in project monitoring and evaluation.
C. Project Disclosure
78. A communications strategy is of vital importance in terms of accommodating traffic during road closure. Local communities will be continuously consulted regarding location of construction camps, access and hauling routes and other likely disturbances during
20 construction. The road closure together with the proposed detours will be communicated via advertising, pamphlets, radio broadcasts, road signages, etc.
79. Public information campaigns via newspaper/radio/TV, to explain the project details to a wider population. Public disclosure meetings at key project stages to inform the public of progress and future plans.
80. For the benefit of the community the IEE will be translated in the local language and made available at the offices of KUIDFC, PMU and DSC. Hard copies of the IEE will be accessible to citizens as a means to disclose the document and at the same time creating wider public awareness. Electronic version of the IEE will be placed in the official website of the CMC/PMU/ State Government and the official website of ADB after approval of the IEE by Government and ADB. The PMU will issue Notification on the start date of implementation in local newspapers
D. Redress of Grievances
81. Grievances will first be brought to the attention of the implementing NGO. Grievances not redressed by the NGO will be brought to the Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) established in each Investment Program district. The GRC process is designed to be transparent, gender responsive, culturally appropriate and commensurate to the risks and adverse impacts of the project, as well as readily accessible to all segments of the affected people. Affected people are to be appropriately informed about the mechanism through media and public outlets. And to ensure that all views incorporated in implementation process.
82. Only major grievances shall be placed before the GRC. The GRC will determine the merit of each grievance and attempt to resolve the same within a month from the date of lodging of complaints, failing which the grievance shall be addressed to the Deputy Commissioner. The GRC shall forward grievances of serious nature immediately on receipt of complaint to the Deputy Commissioner. The DC will hear appeals against the decisions of GRC. The decision of DC is final and cannot be contested in any other forum except in the Courts of Law.
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Figure 1: Grievance Redressal Process
E. Community Participation
83. The sub project requires an integrated approach for operation and maintenance in all aspects. The active participation of local community, conservation organizations, NGOs, and citizens groups with active support from the media at all levels of the project planning, executing and monitoring is required for implementation of measures. Several organizations, both Government, Non- Government and at Community levels, can be participants in the project implementation.
84. To implement the EMP of this project in a proper way, it is essential to provide scope of involving communities and affected persons in the process. Stakeholders’ participation throughout the stages of project implementation and operation will be integrated in the project.
85. The post development monitoring will also become meaningful only through public participation. Monitoring with the help of public can identify changes in the project sites.
86. It has been fully realized that, to redress the environmental issues likely to surface during construction and operational phases, a constant communication need to be established with the affected communities. This has been ensured by regular monitoring. Meetings will be organized with the project affected and the various stakeholders at regular intervals at the potential hotspot/sensitive locations before and during the construction period.
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F. Information Disclosure and Communication
87. A summary of the IEE Report in English and Kannada will be published in the website of Municipality and NKUSIP. A board showing the details of the project will be displayed at the construction site for the information of general public.
VI. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
88. The following tables show the potential environmental impacts, proposed mitigation measures and responsible parties.
89. The purpose of the environmental management plan (EMP) is to ensure that the activities are undertaken in a responsible, non-detrimental manner with the objectives of: (i) providing a proactive, feasible, and practical working tool to enable the measurement and monitoring of environmental performance on-site; (ii) guiding and controlling the implementation of findings and recommendations of the environmental assessment conducted for the project; (iii) detailing specific actions deemed necessary to assist in mitigating the environmental impact of the project; and (iv) ensuring that safety recommendations are complied with.
90. A copy of the EMP must be kept on work sites at all times. This EMP will be included in the bid documents and will be further reviewed and updated during implementation. The EMP will be made binding on all contractors operating on the site and will be included in the contractual clauses. Non-compliance with, or any deviation from, the conditions set out in this document constitutes a failure in compliance.
91. For civil works, the contractor will be required to (i) establish an operational system for managing environmental impacts (ii) carry out all of the monitoring and mitigation measures set forth in the EMP; and (iii) implement any corrective or preventative actions set out in safeguards monitoring reports that the employer will prepare from time to time to monitor implementation of this IEE and EMP. The contractor shall allocate a budget for compliance with these EMP measures, requirements and actions.
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Table 4: Environmental Management Plan of Anticipated Impacts during Pre-Construction
Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Implementation Mitigation Funds Utilities Telephone lines, (i) Identify and include CSS (i) List of affected No cost required. electric poles and locations and utilities and wires, water lines operators of these operators; Mitigation measures within proposed utilities in the detailed are part of TOR of project area design documents to (ii) Bid document to PMU, design prevent unnecessary include requirement engineers, and disruption of services for a contingency supervising during construction plan for service consultants. phase; and interruptions (ii) Require (example provision of construction water if disruption is contractors to prepare more than 24 hours), a contingency plan to spoil management include actions to be plan (Appendix 4), done in case of and traffic unintentional management plan interruption of (Appendix 5) services. (iii) Require contractors to prepare spoils management plan (Appendix 4) and traffic management plan (Appendix 5) Social and Cultural Ground disturbance (i) Consult PMU & CSS Chance Finds No cost required. Resources can uncover and Archaeological Survey Protocol damage of India (ASI) or Mitigation measures archaeological and concerned dept. of are part of TOR of historical remains Karnataka Govt. to PMU, design obtain an expert engineers, and assessment of the supervising archaeological consultants. potential of the site; (ii) Consider alternatives if the site is found to be of
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Implementation Mitigation Funds medium or high risk; (iii) Develop a protocol for use by the construction contractors in conducting any excavation work, to ensure that any chance finds are recognised and measures are taken to ensure they are protected and conserved. Construction work Disruption to traffic (i) Prioritize areas PMU and CSS to (i) List of selected No cost required. camps, hot mix flow and sensitive within or nearest determine locations sites for construction plants, stockpile receptors possible vacant space prior to award of work camps, hot mix Mitigation measures areas, storage areas, in the project location; construction contracts. plants, stockpile are part of TOR of and disposal areas. (ii) If it is deemed areas, storage areas, PMU, design necessary to locate and disposal areas. engineers, and elsewhere, consider (ii) Written consent of supervising sites that will not landowner/s (not consultants. promote instability and lessee/s) for reuse of result in destruction of excess spoils to property, vegetation, agricultural land irrigation, and drinking water supply systems; (iii) Do not consider residential areas; (iv) Take extreme care in selecting sites to avoid direct disposal to water body which will inconvenience the community. (v) For excess spoil disposal, ensure (a) site shall be selected
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Implementation Mitigation Funds preferably from barren, infertile lands. In case agricultural land needs to be selected, written consent from landowners (not lessees) will be obtained; (b) debris disposal site shall be at least 200 m away from surface water bodies; (c) no residential areas shall be located within 50 m downwind side of the site; and (d) site is minimum 250 m away from sensitive locations like settlements, ponds/lakes or other water bodies. Sources of Materials Extraction of materials (i) Prioritize sites PMU and CSS to (i) List of approved No cost required. can disrupt natural already permitted by prepare list of quarry sites and land contours and the Mining approved quarry sites sources of materials; Mitigation measures vegetation resulting in Department; and sources of are part of TOR of accelerated erosion, (ii) If other sites are materials (ii) Bid document to PMU, design disturbance in natural necessary, inform include requirement engineers, and drainage patterns, construction for verification of supervising ponding and water contractor that it is suitability of sources consultants. logging, and water their responsibility to and permit for pollution. verify the suitability of additional quarry all material sources sites if necessary. and to obtain the approval of PMU and (iii) If additional quarries will be
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Implementation Mitigation Funds required after construction is started, inform construction contractor to obtain a written approval from PMU. Structural and The failure of the The design shall PMU and CSS Incorporated in final No cost required. seismic stability of storage structures can incorporate seismicity design and storage reservoirs be catastrophic. of the place and all communicated to Mitigation measures (OHTs or GLSRs) is other safety factors. contractors. are part of TOR of to be ensured for the All care shall be taken PMU, design safety of people to ensure a safe and engineers, and working in and living structurally sound supervising around these construction. consultants. structures. Consents, permits, Failure to obtain (i) Obtain all PMU and CSS Incorporated in final No cost required. clearances, NOCs, necessary consents, necessary consents, design and Cost of obtaining all etc. permits, NOCs, etc permits, clearance, communicated to consents, permits, can result to design NOCs, etc. prior to contractors. clearance, NOCs, revisions and/or start of civil works. etc. prior to start of stoppage of works (ii) Acknowledge in civil works writing and provide responsibility of PMU. report on compliance all obtained consents, Mitigation measures permits, clearance, are part of TOR of NOCs, etc. PMU, design (iii) Include in detailed engineers, and design drawings and supervising documents all consultants. conditions and provisions if necessary Asbestos Cement Health risk due to (i) Obtain details from ULB/CMC and design (i) Detailed design No cost required. Pipes exposure to asbestos ULB/CMC of the engineers drawings showing materials nature and location of alignment of AC Mitigation measures all water supply pipes are part of TOR of infrastructure (ii) AC pipe protocol PMU, design (ii) Develop an AC (iii) Trainings as per engineers, and
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Implementation Mitigation Funds pipe protocol AC pipe protocol supervising (iii) Require all consultants. personnel (including manual laborers) to undergo training as per AC pipe protocol
Table 5: Environmental Management Plan of Anticipated Impacts during Construction
Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation Funds EMP Irreversible impact to (i) Project manager and all Construction (i) Certificate of Cost of EMP Implementation the environment, key workers will be Contractor Completion Implementation Training workers, and required to undergo EMP (Safeguards Orientation Training to community implementation including Compliance contractor is spoils management, Orientation) responsibility of PMU. Standard operating (ii) Posting of procedures (SOP) for Certification of Other costs construction works; Completion at responsibility of occupational health and worksites contractor. safety (OH&S), core labor (iii) Posting of EMP at laws, applicable worksites environmental laws, etc Air Quality Emissions from (i) Consult with PMU/CSS Construction (i) Location of Cost for construction on the designated areas Contractor stockpiles; implementation of vehicles, equipment, for stockpiling of clay, (ii) Complaints from mitigation measures and machinery used soils, gravel, and other sensitive receptors; responsibility of for installation of construction materials; (iii) Heavy equipment contractor. pipelines resulting to (iii) Damp down exposed and machinery with air dusts and increase soil and any stockpiled on pollution control in concentration of site by spraying with water devices; vehicle-related when necessary during (iv) Certification that pollutants such as dry weather; vehicles are compliant carbon monoxide, (iv) Use tarpaulins to with Air Act sulfur oxides, cover sand and other particulate matter, loose material when nitrous oxides, and transported by trucks; and hydrocarbons. (v) Fit all heavy equipment
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation Funds and machinery with air pollution control devices which are operating correctly. Surface water Mobilization of (i) Prepare and implement Construction (i) Areas for stockpiles, Cost for quality settled silt materials, a spoils management plan Contractor storage of fuels and implementation of and chemical (Appendix 4) lubricants and waste mitigation measures contamination from (ii) Avoid stockpiling of materials; responsibility of fuels and lubricants earth fill especially during (ii) Number of silt contractor. during installation of the monsoon season traps installed along pipelines can unless covered by trenches leading to contaminate nearby tarpaulins or plastic water bodies; surface water sheets; (iii) Records of surface quality. (ii) Install temporary silt water quality traps or sedimentation inspection; basins along the drainage (iv) Effectiveness of leading to the water water management bodies; measures; (iii) Place storage areas (v) No visible for fuels and lubricants degradation to nearby away from any drainage drainages, nallahs or leading to water bodies; waterbodies due to (iv) Dispose any wastes civil works generated by installation of pipeline in designated sites; and (v) Conduct surface quality inspection according to the Environmental Management Plan (EMP). Noise Levels Increase in noise (i) Plan activities in Construction (i) Complaints from Cost for level due to earth- consultation with Contractor sensitive receptors; implementation of moving and PMU/CSS so that (ii) Use of silencers in mitigation measures excavation activities with the greatest noise-producing responsibility of equipment, and the potential to generate equipment and sound contractor. transportation of noise are conducted barriers; equipment, during periods of the day (iii) Equivalent day and
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation Funds materials, and which will result in least night time noise levels people disturbance; (See Appendix 2 of (ii) Horns should not be this IEE) used unless it is necessary to warn other road users or animals of the vehicle’s approach; (iii) Minimize noise from construction equipment by using vehicle silencers, fitting jackhammers with noise-reducing mufflers, and portable street barriers the sound impact to surrounding sensitive receptor; and (iv) Maintain maximum sound levels not exceeding 80 decibels (dbA) when measured at a distance of 10 m or more from the vehicle/s. Landscape and Impacts due to (i) Prepare and implement Construction (i) Complaints from Cost for aesthetics excess excavated spoils management plan Contractor sensitive receptors; implementation of earth, excess (Appendix 4); (ii) Worksite clear of mitigation measures construction (ii) Avoid stockpiling of hazardous wastes responsibility of materials, and solid excess excavated soils; such as oil/fuel contractor. waste such as (iii) Coordinate with (iiv) Worksite clear of removed concrete, ULB/CMC for beneficial any excess excavated wood, packaging uses of excess excavated earth, excess materials, empty soils or immediately construction materials, containers, spoils, dispose to designated and solid waste such oils, lubricants, and areas; as removed concrete, other similar items. (iv) Recover used oil and wood, packaging lubricants and reuse or materials, empty remove from the sites; containers (v) Manage solid waste according to the following
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation Funds preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas; (vi) Remove all wreckage, rubbish, or temporary structures which are no longer required; and (vii) Request PMU/CSS to report in writing that the necessary environmental restoration work has been adequately performed before acceptance of work. Existing Disruption of service (i) Obtain from PMU/CSS Construction Existing Utilities Cost for Infrastructure and and damage to the list of affected utilities Contractor Contingency Plan implementation of Facilities existing and operators if any; mitigation measures infrastructure at (ii) Prepare a contingency responsibility of specified project plan to include actions to contractor. location be done in case of unintentional interruption of service Ecological Loss of vegetation (i) Minimize removal of Construction PMU/CSS to report in Cost for Resources – and tree cover vegetation and disallow Contractor writing the no of trees implementation of Terrestrial cutting of trees; cut and planted. mitigation measures (ii) If tree-removal will be responsibility of required, obtain tree- contractor. cutting permit from the Forest Department; and (iii) Plant two native trees for every one that is removed. Land use Environmental The impact due to change Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Issues due to land in land use will be use change negligible due to this project. Accessibility Traffic problems and (i) Plan transportation Construction (i) Traffic route during Cost for
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation Funds conflicts near project routes so that heavy Contractor construction works implementation of locations and haul vehicles do not use including number of mitigation measures road narrow local roads, except permanent signages, responsibility of in the immediate vicinity of barricades and contractor. delivery sites; flagmen on worksite (ii) Schedule transport and (Appendix 5); hauling activities during (ii) Complaints from non-peak hours; sensitive receptors; (iii) Locate entry and exit (iii) Number of points in areas where signages placed at there is low potential for project location. traffic congestion; (iv) Keep the site free from all unnecessary obstructions; (v) Drive vehicles in a considerate manner; (vi) Coordinate with Traffic Police for temporary road diversions and with for provision of traffic aids if transportation activities cannot be avoided during peak hours; (vii) Notify affected sensitive receptors 2 days in advance by providing sign boards informing nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints. (viii) Plan and execute the work in such a way that the period of disturbance/ loss of access is minimum. (iii) Provide
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation Funds pedestrian access in all the locations until normalcy is restored. Socio-Economic – Impede the access (i) Prepare and implement Construction (i) Complaints from Cost for Income. of residents and spoils management plan Contractor sensitive receptors; implementation of customers to nearby (Appendix 4) (ii) Spoils management mitigation measures shops (ii) Leave spaces for plan responsibility of access between mounds (iii) Number of contractor. of soil; walkways, signages, (ii) Provide walkways and and metal sheets metal sheets where placed at project required for people; location. (iii) Increase workforce in front of critical areas such as institutions, place of worship, business establishment, hospitals, and schools; (iv) Consult businesses and institutions regarding operating hours and factoring this in work schedules. Consider night works in busy commercial areas; and (v) Provide sign boards for pedestrians to inform nature and duration of construction works and contact numbers for concerns/complaints. Socio-Economic - Generation of (i) Employ at least 50% of Construction (i) Employment Cost for Employment contractual the labour force, or to the Contractor records; implementation of employment and maximum extent, local (ii) Records of sources mitigation measures increase in local persons within the 2-km of materials responsibility of revenue immediate area if (iii) Compliance to core contractor. manpower is available; labor laws (See (ii) Secure construction appendix 3 of this IEE)
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation Funds materials from local market. (iii) Comply with core labor laws Occupational Occupational (i) Comply with all Construction (i) Site-specific OH&S Cost for Health and Safety hazards which can national, state and local Contractor Plan; implementation of arise during work core labor laws (See (ii) Equipped first-aid mitigation measures Appendix 3 of this IEE) stations; responsibility of (ii) Develop and (iii) Medical insurance contractor. implement site-specific coverage for workers; occupational health and (iv) Number of safety (OH&S) Plan which accidents; will include measures (v) Supplies of potable such as: (a) excluding drinking water; public from the site; (b) (vi) Clean eating areas ensuring all workers are where workers are not provided with and use exposed to hazardous personal protective or noxious substances; equipment like helmet, (vii) record of H&S gumboot, safety belt, orientation trainings gloves, nose musk and (viii) personal ear plugs; (c) OH&S protective equipment; Training for all site (ix) % of moving personnel; (d) equipment outfitted documented procedures with audible back-up to be followed for all site alarms; activities; and (e) (xi) permanent sign documentation of work- boards for hazardous related accidents; areas such as (ii) Ensure that qualified energized electrical first-aid can be provided devices and lines, at all times. Equipped service rooms housing first-aid stations shall be high voltage easily accessible equipment, and areas throughout the site; for storage and (iii) Provide medical disposal. insurance coverage for (xii) Compliance to workers; core labor laws (See
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation Funds (iv) Secure all installations appendix 3 of this IEE) from unauthorized intrusion and accident risks; (v) Provide supplies of potable drinking water; (vi) Provide clean eating areas where workers are not exposed to hazardous or noxious substances; (vii) Provide H&S orientation training to all new workers to ensure that they are apprised of the basic site rules of work at the site, personal protective protection, and preventing injuring to fellow workers; (viii) Provide visitor orientation if visitors to the site can gain access to areas where hazardous conditions or substances may be present. Ensure also that visitor/s do not enter hazard areas unescorted; (ix) Ensure the visibility of workers through their use of high visibility vests when working in or walking through heavy equipment operating areas; (x) Ensure moving equipment is outfitted with audible back-up alarms;
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation Funds (xi) Mark and provide sign boards for hazardous areas such as energized electrical devices and lines, service rooms housing high voltage equipment, and areas for storage and disposal. Signage shall be in accordance with international standards and be well known to, and easily understood by workers, visitors, and the general public as appropriate; and (xii) Disallow worker exposure to noise level greater than 85 dBA for a duration of more than 8 hours per day without hearing protection. The use of hearing protection shall be enforced actively. Asbestos Cement Health risks (i) Left AC pipes in-situ. Construction (i) Site-specific OH&S Cost for (AC) Materials associated with AC (ii) Training of all Contractor Plan including AC pipe implementation of pipes personnel (including protocol mitigation measures manual labourers) to (iii) record of OH&S responsibility of enable them to orientation on AC contractor. understand the dangers of Cement Materials AC pipes and to be able Protocol to recognize them in situ; (iv) personal protective (iii) Reporting procedures equipment for AC to inform management materials immediately if AC pipes (v) sign boards for pipe are encountered; alignment identified as (iv) Development and AC pipes. application of a detailed
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation Funds OH&S procedure to protect both workers and citizens. This should comply with national and international standards for dealing with asbestos, and should include: (a) removal of all persons to a safe distance; (b) usage of appropriate breathing apparatus and protective equipment by persons delegated to deal with the AC material; and (c) Procedures for the safe removal and long-term disposal of all asbestos- containing material encountered. Community Health Traffic accidents and (i) Plan routes to avoid Construction (i) Traffic Management Cost for and Safety. vehicle collision with times of peak-pedestrian Contractor Plan; implementation of pedestrians during activities. (ii) Complaints from mitigation measures material and waste (ii) Liaise with PMU/CSS sensitive receptors responsibility of transportation in identifying high-risk contractor. areas on route cards/maps. (iii) Maintain regularly the vehicles and use of manufacturer-approved parts to minimize potentially serious accidents caused by equipment malfunction or premature failure. (iv) Provide road signs and flag persons to warn of on-going trenching activities.
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation Funds Work Camps and Temporary air and (i) Consult with PMU/CSS Construction (i) Complaints from Cost for worksites noise pollution from before locating project Contractor sensitive receptors; implementation of machine operation, offices, sheds, and (ii) Drinking water and mitigation measures water pollution from construction plants; sanitation facilities for responsibility of storage and use of (ii) Minimize removal of employees contractor. fuels, oils, solvents, vegetation and disallow and lubricants cutting of trees; (iii) Provide drinking Unsanitary and poor water, water for other living conditions for uses, and sanitation workers facilities for employees; (iv) Ensure conditions of liveability at work camps are maintained at the highest standards possible at all times; Prohibit employees from poaching wildlife and cutting of trees for firewood; (v) Train employees in the storage and handling of materials which can potentially cause soil contamination; (vi) Recover used oil and lubricants and reuse or remove from the site; (vii) Manage solid waste according to the preference hierarchy: reuse, recycling and disposal to designated areas; (viii) Ensure unauthorized persons specially children are not allowed in any worksite at any given
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Social and Cultural Risk of (i) Strictly follow the Construction Records of chance Cost for Resources archaeological protocol for chance finds Contractor finds implementation of chance finds in any excavation work; mitigation measures (ii) Request PMU/CSS or responsibility of any authorized person contractor. with archaeological field training to observe excavation; (iii) Stop work immediately to allow further investigation if any finds are suspected; (iv) Inform PMU/CSS if a find is suspected, and take any action they require ensuring its removal or protection in situ. Submission of Unsatisfactory (i) Appointment of Construction Availability and Cost for EMP compliance to EMP supervisor to ensure EMP contractor competency of implementation of implementation implementation appointed supervisor mitigation measures report (ii) Timely submission of Monthly report responsibility of monitoring reports contractor. including pictures Post-construction Damage due to (i) Remove all spoils Construction PMU/CSS report in Cost for clean-up debris, spoils, wreckage, rubbish, or Contractor writing that (i) worksite implementation of excess construction temporary structures is restored to original mitigation measures materials (such as buildings, conditions; (ii) camp responsibility of shelters, and latrines) has been vacated and contractor. which are no longer restored to pre-project required; and conditions; (iii) all (ii) All excavated roads construction related shall be reinstated to structures not relevant original condition. to O&M are removed; (iii) All disrupted utilities and (iv) worksite restored clean-up is
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Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source of Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation Funds (iv) All affected structures satisfactory. rehabilitated/compensated (v) The area that previously housed the construction camp is to be checked for spills of substances such as oil, paint, etc. and these shall be cleaned up. (vi) All hardened surfaces within the construction camp area shall be ripped, all imported materials removed, and the area shall be topsoiled and regrassed using the guidelines set out in the revegetation specification that forms part of this document. (vii) The contractor must arrange the cancellation of all temporary services. (viii) Request PMU/CSS to report in writing that worksites and camps have been vacated and restored to pre-project conditions before acceptance of work.
Table 6: Environmental Management Plan of Anticipated Impacts during Operation
Responsible for Monitoring of Cost and Source Field Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures Mitigation Mitigation of Funds Check for It may affect the Effectiveness of leak detection and water CMC Haveri CMC Haveri CMC cost blockage and water supply auditing to reduce the water losses leakage system
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A. Institutional Requirements
92. Government. Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation (KUIDFC) is the Executing Agency (EA) responsible for overall technical supervision and execution of all projects funded under the investment program. Implementation activities will be overseen by a separate Program Management Unit (PMU). The investment program is divided into four packages, for ease of operation and monitoring. The PMU is headed by an executive program director based in Dharwad and have four deputy program directors, one for each package. A team of senior technical, administrative and financial officials, including a state-level environmental specialist and a regional-level environmental specialist, will assist the PMU in managing and monitoring program implementation activities. The ultimate implementation responsibility lies with ULBs/CMCs in coordination with various other departments of Government of Karnataka. Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of ULBs/CMCs supervises the project implementation including the environmental safeguards.
93. A state-level environmental specialist at PMU will look after the environmental safeguards related aspects of the project to be assisted by a regional-level environment specialist. Each divisional program office will have an environmental specialist to assist the regional environmental specialist in environmental safeguards related aspects.
94. Consultants. Each Divisional Program Director is being assisted by a consultant team in project planning, preparation of project and cost estimates, coordination, technical guidance and supervision, financial control, training and overall project management. The consultant team includes an environmental specialist to supervise the implementation of environmental safeguards at the divisional level. The consultant team also includes a construction supervision specialist (CSS) at each ULB/CMC responsible for the supervision of project implementation including environmental safeguards at the ULB/CMC level.
95. Contractor. The contractor shall appoint one supervisor who will be responsible on a day-to-day basis for (i) ensuring implementation of EMP, (ii) coordinating with the CSS and environment specialists (all levels); (iii) community liaison, consultations with interested/affected parties, and grievance redressal; and (iv) reporting.
96. The following figure and table summarizes the institutional responsibility of environmental safeguards at all stages of the project.
Figure 2: Environmental Safeguards Implementation Arrangement
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Table 7: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible Responsibility Agency Pre-Construction Stage Construction Stage Post-Construction State (i) Review REA checklists (i) State environment Compliance monitoring to Environmental and assign categorization specialist responsible for review the environmental Specialist based on ADB SPS over-all environmental performance of project (ii) Review and approve safeguards compliance of component, if required EIA/IEE the project and as specified in EMP (iii) Submit EIA/IEE to (ii) Prepare and submit to ADB for approval and ADB semi-annual disclosure in ADB website monitoring reports (iv) Ensure approved IEEs (iii) Review and submit are disclosed in KUIDFC Corrective Action Plans to website and summary ADB posted in public areas (iv) Organize capacity accessible and building programs on understandable by local environmental safeguards people. (iv) Coordinate with (v) Ensure environmental national and state level management plans government agencies (EMPs) are included in (vi) Assist in addressing the bid documents and any grievances brought contracts about through the (vi) Organize an Grievance Redress orientation workshop for Mechanism in a timely PMU, ULBs/CMCs, and manner as per the IEEs Regional all staff involved in the (i) Review quarterly Compliance monitoring to Environmental project implementation on monitoring report review the environmental Specialist (a) ADB SPS, (b) (ii) Assist in the performance of project Government of India preparation of semi- component, if required national, state, and local annual monitoring reports and as specified in EMP environmental laws and (iii) Monitor and ensure regulations, (c) core labor compliance of EMPs as standards, (d) OH&S, (e) well as any other EMP implementation environmental provisions especially spoil and conditions. management, working in (iv) If necessary prepare congested areas, public Corrective Action Plan relations and ongoing and ensure consultations, grievance implementation of redress, etc. corrective actions to (vii) Assist in addressing ensure no environmental any grievances brought impacts; about through the (v) Organize capacity Grievance Redress building programs on Mechanism in a timely environmental safeguards manner as per the IEEs at regional level (viii) Organize an (vi) Coordinate with induction course for the regional level government training of contractors agencies preparing them on EMP (vii) Assist in addressing implementation, any grievances brought environmental monitoring about through the requirements related to Grievance Redress mitigation measures; and Mechanism in a timely
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Responsible Responsibility Agency Pre-Construction Stage Construction Stage Post-Construction taking immediate actions manner as per the IEEs to remedy unexpected (viii) Assist in overseeing adverse impacts or implementation of the ineffective mitigation EMP during construction measures found during including environmental, the course of health and safety implementation. monitoring of contractors; (ix) Ensure compliance (ix) Coordinate with the with all government rules state- and divisional level and regulations regarding environmental specialists, site and environmental ULBs/CMCs, NGOs, clearances as well as any consultants and other environmental contractors on mitigation requirements measures involving the (x) Assist PMU, PIUs, and community and affected project NGOs to persons and ensure that document and develop environmental concerns good practice construction and suggestions are guidelines to assist the incorporated and contractors in implemented Divisional implementing the (i) Review monthly Compliance monitoring to Environmental provisions of IEE. monitoring report. Prepare review the environmental Specialist (xi) Assist in the review of quarterly monitoring performance of project the contractors’ report component, if required implementation plans to (ii) Prepare Corrective and as specified in EMP ensure compliance with Action Plans if necessary the IEE. (iv) Organize capacity building programs on environmental safeguards at divisional level (iv) Coordinate with regional level government agencies (vi) Assist in addressing any grievances brought about through the Grievance Redress Mechanism in a timely manner as per the IEEs ULB/CMC (i) Conduct initial (i) Ensure EMP (i) Conducting environmental implementation is environmental monitoring, assessment for proposed included in measuring as specified in the EMP. project using REA works carried out by the (ii) Issuance of clearance checklists and submit to contractors and certifying for contractor’s post- PMU payments. construction activities as (ii) Prepare EIA/IEE (ii) Ensure Corrective specified in the EMP. based on categorization Action Plan is and submit to PMU for implemented. approval (ii) Conduct public (iii) Ensure IEE is included awareness campaigns in bid documents and and participation contract agreements. programs Ensure cost of EMP (iii) Prepare monthly implementation is reports.
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Responsible Responsibility Agency Pre-Construction Stage Construction Stage Post-Construction provided. (vi) Address any (iv) Disclose approved grievances brought about EIAs/IEEs. through the Grievance (v) Obtain all necessary Redress Mechanism in a clearances, permits, timely manner as per the consents, NOCs, etc. IEEs Ensure compliance to the provisions and conditions. (vi) EMP implementation regarding sites for disposal of wastes, camps, storage areas, quarry sites, etc. (vii) Ensure contractors undergo EMP implementation orientation prior to start of civil works Consultant (i) Assist ULBs/CMCs in (i) Monitor EMP (i) Assist in the inspection Environment preparation of REA implementation and verification of Specialist at checklists and EIAs/IEEs (ii) Recommend corrective contractor’s post- divisional level (ii) Assist ULBs/CMCs in action measures for non- construction activities. obtaining all necessary compliance by contractors Construction clearances, permits, (iii) Assist in the review of Consultant consents, NOCs, etc. monitoring reports Specialist at Ensure provisions and submitted by contractors ULB/CMC level conditions are (iv) Assist in the incorporated in the IEE preparation of monthly and detailed design reports documents. (vi) Assist in addressing (iii) Assist in ensuring IEE any grievances brought is included in bid about through the documents and contract Grievance Redress agreements. Assist in Mechanism in a timely determining adequacy of manner as per the IEEs cost for EMP implementation. (iv) Assist in addressing any concern related to IEE and EMP. (v) Assist in summarizing IEE and translating to language understood by local people. Contractors (i) Ensure EMP (i) Implement EMP. (i) Ensure EMP post- implementation cost is (ii) Implement corrective construction requirements included in the actions if necessary. are satisfactorily complied methodology. (iii) Prepare and submit (ii) Request certification (ii) Undergo EMP monitoring reports from ULBs/CMCs implementation including pictures to orientation prior to award ULB/CMC of contract (iv) Comply with all (iii) Provide EMP applicable legislation, is implementation conversant with the
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Responsible Responsibility Agency Pre-Construction Stage Construction Stage Post-Construction orientation to all workers requirements of the EMP; prior to deployment to (v) Brief his staff, worksites employees, and laborer (iv) Seek approval for about the requirements of camp sites and sources of the EMP and provide materials. environmental awareness (v) Ensure copy of IEE is training to staff, available at worksites. employees, and laborers; Summary of IEE is (vi) Ensure any sub- translated to language contractors/ suppliers who understood by workers are utilized within the and posted at visible context of the contract places at all times. comply with all requirements of the EMP. The Contractor will be held responsible for non- compliance on their behalf; (vii) Bear the costs of any damages/compensation resulting from non- adherence to the EMP or written site instructions; (viii) Ensure that ULBs/CMCs and CSS are timely informed of any foreseeable activities related to EMP implementation. (vi) Address any grievances brought about through the Grievance Redress Mechanism in a timely manner as per the IEEs
B. Training Needs
The following table presents the outline of capacity building program to ensure EMP implementation. The estimated cost is $12,000 (excluding trainings of contractors which will be part of EMP implementation cost during construction) to be covered by the project’s capacity building program. The detailed cost and specific modules will be customized for the available skill set after assessing the capabilities of the target participants and the requirements of the project.
Table 8: Outline Capacity Building Program on EMP Implementation
Cost and Source of Description Target Participants Estimate (US$) Funds 1. Sensitization (1 day) All staff and consultants Lumpsum - $1,500 PMU cost - ADB Safeguards Policy involved in the project Statement - Government of India and
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Karnataka applicable safeguard laws, regulations and policies including but not limited to core labor standards, OH&S, etc - Incorporation of EMP into the project design and contracts - Monitoring, reporting and corrective action planning 2. EMP implementation (3 All staff and consultants Lumpsum - $4,500 PMU cost days) involved in the project - Roles and responsibilities - OH&S planning and All contractors prior to implementation award of contract - Wastes management (water, hazardous, solid, excess construction materials, spoils, etc) - Working in congested areas, - Public relations - Consultations - Grievance redress - Monitoring and corrective action planning - Reporting and disclosure - Post-construction planning 3. Plans and Protocols (3 All staff and consultants Lumpsum - $4,500 PMU cost days) involved in the project - Construction site standard operating All contractors prior to Lumpsum - % of EMP Contractors cost as procedures (SOP) award of contract or Implementation Cost compliance to contract - AC pipe protocol during mobilization or % of contingency provisions on EMP - Site-specific EMP stage. implementation (refer - Traffic management plan to EMP tables) - Spoils management plan - Waste management plan - Chance find protocol - O&M plans - Post-construction plan 4. Experiences and best All staff and consultants Lumpsum - $1,500 PMU Cost practices sharing involved in the project - Experiences on EMP All contractors implementation All NGOs - Issues and challenges - Best practices followed 5. Contractors Orientation All workers (including Lumpsum - % of EMP Contractors cost as to Workers on EMP manual laborers) of the Implementation Cost compliance to contract implementation (OH&S, contractor prior to or % of contingency provisions on EMP core labor laws, spoils dispatch to worksite implementation (refer management, etc) to EMP tables)
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C. Monitoring and Reporting
97. Prior to commencement of the work, the contractor will submit a compliance report to ULB/CMC ensuring that all identified pre-construction environmental impact mitigation measures as detailed in the EMP will be undertaken. ULB/CMC with the assistance of the consultant environment specialist will review the report and thereafter PMU will allow commencement of works.
98. During construction, results from internal monitoring by the contractor will be reflected in their weekly EMP implementation reports to the Construction Supervision Specialist. These weekly report will be retained in DSC office for reference. Construction Supervision Specialist will review and advise contractors for corrective actions if necessary. Monthly report summarizing compliance and corrective measures taken will be prepared by Construction Supervision Specialist to be reviewed and endorsed by ULB/CMC to PMU.
99. Based on monthly reports and measurements, PMU will draft, review, and submit to ADB, 6-monthly (twice a year) EMP implementation progress report (Appendix 6). Once concurrence from the ADB is received the report will be disclosed in the Project website.
100. ADB will review project performance against the NKUSIP’s commitments as agreed in the legal documents. The extent of ADB's monitoring and supervision activities will be commensurate with the project’s risks and impacts. Monitoring and supervising of social and environmental safeguards will be integrated into the project performance management system
D. EMP Implementation Cost
101. Most of the mitigation measures require the contractors to adopt good site practice, which should be part of their normal procedures already, so there are unlikely to be major costs associated with compliance. Regardless of this, any costs of mitigation by the construction contractors or consultants are included in the budgets for the civil works and do not need to be estimated separately here. Mitigation that is the responsibility of ULBs/CMCs will be provided as part of their management of the project, so this also does not need to be duplicated here. Cost for the capacity building program is included as part of the project.
Table 9: Cost Estimates to Implement the EMP
Total Costs Rate Cost Particulars Stages Unit Numbe Covered (USD) (USD) r By A. Mitigation Measures 1 Compensatory Per tree 20 50 1,000 Civil plantation works measures contract Subtotal (A) 1,000 B. Monitoring Measures Air quality Construction Per 20 100 2,000 Civil monitoring location works contract Noise levels Construction Per 20 50 1,000 Civil monitoring location works
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Total Costs Rate Cost Particulars Stages Unit Numbe Covered (USD) (USD) r By contract Subtotal (B) 3,000 C. Capacity Building 1. Introduction and Pre-construction lump sum 1,500 PMU sensitization to environment issues 2. EMP Construction lump sum 4,500 PMU implementation 3. Training Plans Construction lump sum 4,500 PMU and Protocols 4. Experiences and Construction/Pos lump sum 1,500 PMU best practices t-Construction sharing 5. Contractors Prior to dispatch Lumpsum 2,000 Civil Orientation to to worksite works Workers on EMP % of EMP contract implementation Cost or % (OH&S, core of labor laws, spoils contingenc management, y etc) Subtotal (C) 13,500 Total (A+B+C) USD 18,000
VII. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
102. The process described in this document has assessed the environmental impacts of all elements of the Sindhanur 24x7 water supply project. All potential impacts were identified in relation to pre-construction, construction, and operation phases.
103. Planning principles and design considerations have been reviewed and incorporated into the site planning process whenever possible; thus, environmental impacts as being due to the project design or location were not significant. However, the social impacts (access disruptions) due to construction activities are unavoidable, as the residential and commercial establishments exist along the project corridor. A resettlement plan has been developed in accordance with ADB SPS 2009 and Government of India laws and regulations.
104. 105. Anticipated impacts during operation and maintenance will be related to detection and repair of leaks and pipe bursts. These are, however, likely to be minimal, as proper design and selection of good quality pipe material shall mean that leaks are minimal. Leak repair work will be similar to the pipe-laying work.
106. The public participation processes undertaken during project design ensured stakeholders are engaged during the preparation of the IEE. The planned information disclosure measures and process for carrying out consultation with affected people will facilitate their participation during project implementation.
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107. The project’s grievance redressal mechanism will provide the citizens with a platform for redressal of their grievances, and describes the informal and formal channels, time frame, and mechanisms for resolving complaints about environmental performance.
108. The EMP will assist the PMU, MASC, and contractors in mitigating the environmental impacts, and guide them in the environmentally sound execution of the proposed project. The EMP will also ensure efficient lines of communication between the implementing agency, project management unit, and contractors.
109. A copy of the EMP shall be kept on-site during the construction period at all times. The EMP shall be made binding on all contractors operating on the site, and will be included in the contractual clauses. Non-compliance with, or any deviation from, the conditions set out in this document shall constitute a failure in compliance.
110. The project will benefit the general public by contributing to the long-term improvement of water supply system and community livability in Sindhanur. The potential adverse environmental impacts are mainly related to the construction period, which can be minimized by the mitigating measures and environmentally sound engineering and construction practices.
111. Therefore, as per ADB SPS, the project is classified as environmental category B and does not require further environmental impact assessment.
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APPENDIX 1: NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS BY CPCB
Concentration in ambient air Time Industrial, Sl Ecologically Pollutants weighted Residential, Method of measurement No: Sensitive average Rural & Other Areas Areas 1 Sulphur Dioxide Annual 50 20 Improved West and (SO2) 24 hours 80 80 Geake-Ultraviolet µg/m3 fluorescence 2 Nitrogen Dioxide Annual 40 30 Modified Jacob & (NO2) µg/m3 24 hours 80 80 Hochheiser (Na-Arsenite) Chemiluminescence 3 Particulate Matter Annual 60 60 Gravimetric (Size less than 10 24 hours 100 100 -TOEM µm) or PM10 -Beta attenuation µg/m3 4 Particulate Matter Annual 40 40 Gravimetric (Size less than 24 hours 60 60 -TOEM 2.5 µm) or PM2.5 -Beta attenuation µg/m3 5 Carbon Monoxide 8 hours 02 02 Non Dispersive Infra Red (CO) mg/m3 1 hours 04 04 (NDIR) Spectroscopy
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APPENDIX 2: NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS IN RESPECT OF NOISE
Limit in dB (A) Area code Category of area/zone Day time Night time a Industrial area 75 70 b Commercial area 65 55 c Residential area 55 45 d Silence zone 50 40
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APPENDIX 3: SALIENT FEATURES OF MAJOR LABOR LAWS INCLUDING AMENDMENTS ISSUED FROM TIME TO TIME APPLICABLE TO ESTABLISHMENTS ENGAGED IN CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIL WORKS
(i) Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 - The Act provides for compensation in case of injury by accident arising out of and during the course of employment.
(ii) Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 - Gratuity is payable to an employee under the Act on satisfaction of certain conditions on separation if an employee has completed 5 years’ service or more or on death at the rate of 15 days wages for every completed year of service. The Act is applicable to all establishments employing 10 or more employees.
(iii) Employees’ PF and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 - The Act provides for monthly contributions by the employer plus workers @10 % or 8.33 %. The benefits payable under the Act are: (a) Pension or family pension on retirement or death as the case may be; (b) deposit linked insurance on the death in harness of the worker; (c) payment of PF accumulation on retirement/death etc.
(iv) Maternity Benefit Act, 1951 - The Act provides for leave and some other benefits to women employees in case of confinement or miscarriage etc.
(v) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 - The Act provides for certain welfare measures to be provided by the Contractor to contract labor and in case the Contractor fails to provide, the same are required to be provided by the Principal Employer by Law. The principal employer is required to take Certificate of Registration and the Contractor is required to take a License from the designated Officer. The Act is applicable to the establishments or Contractor of principal employer if they employ 20 or more contract labor.
(vi) Minimum Wages Act, 1948 - The employer is supposed to pay not less than the Minimum Wages fixed by appropriate Government as per provisions of the Act if the employment is a scheduled employment. Construction of Buildings, Roads, Runways are scheduled employment.
(vii) Payment of Wages Act, 1936 - It lays down as to by what date the wages are to be paid, when it will be paid and what deductions can be made from the wages of the workers.
(viii) Equal Remuneration Act, 1979 - The Act provides for payment of equal wages for work of equal nature to Male and Female workers and not for making discrimination against Female employees in the matters of transfers, training and promotions etc.
(ix) Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 - The Act is applicable to all establishments employing 20 or more workmen. The Act provides for payments of annual bonus subject to a minimum of 8.33 % of wages and maximum of 20 % of wages to employees drawing Rs. 3,500/- per month or less. The bonus to be paid to employees getting Rs. 2,500/- per month or above up to Rs.3,500/- per month shall be worked out by taking wages as Rs.2,500/- per month only. The Act does not apply to certain establishments. The newly set up establishments are exempted for five years in certain circumstances. Some of the State Governments have reduced the employment size from 20 to 10 for the purpose of applicability of the Act.
(x) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - The Act lays down the machinery and procedure for resolution of industrial disputes, in what situations a strike or lock-out becomes illegal and what
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(xi) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 - It is applicable to all establishments employing 100 or more workmen (employment size reduced by some of the States and Central Government to 50). The Act provides for laying down rules governing the conditions of employment by the employer on matters provided in the Act and get the same certified by the designated Authority.
(xii) Trade Unions Act, 1926 - The Act lays down the procedure for registration of trade unions of workmen and employees. The trade unions registered under the Act have been given certain immunities from civil and criminal liabilities.
(xiii) Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 - The Act prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age in certain occupations and processes and provides for regulation of employment of children in all other occupations and processes. Employment of child labor is prohibited in Building and Construction Industry.
(xiv) Inter-State Migrant Workmen's (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979 - The Act is applicable to an establishment which employs 5 or more inter-state migrant workmen through an intermediary (who has recruited workmen in one state for employment in the establishment situated in another state). The inter-state migrant workmen, in an establishment to which this Act becomes applicable, are required to be provided certain facilities such as housing, medical aid, traveling expenses from home up to the establishment and back, etc
(xv) The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 and the Cess Act of 1996 - All the establishments who carry on any building or other construction work and employ 10 or more workers are covered under this Act. All such establishments are required to pay Cess at rate not exceeding 2% of the cost of construction as may be notified by the Government. The employer of the establishment is required to provide safety measures at the building or construction work and other welfare measures, such as canteens, first-aid facilities, ambulance, housing accommodation for workers near the workplace etc. The employer to whom the Act applies has to obtain a registration certificate from the Registering Officer appointed by the Government.
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APPENDIX 4: SAMPLE OUTLINE SPOIL MANAGEMENT PLAN
I. Spoils information
A. Materials type B. Potential contamination C. Expected volume and sources D. Spoil classification
II. Spoils management
A. Transportation of spoil B. Storage of spoil C. Contaminated spoil D. Approved reuse and/or disposal sites
III. Records of reuse and/or disposal
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APPENDIX 5: SAMPLE OUTLINE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
A. Principles for TMP around the Water Pipes Construction Sites
1. One of the prime objectives of this TMP is to ensure the safety of all the road users along the work zone, and to address the following issues: (i) the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists travelling through the construction zone; (ii) protection of work crews from hazards associated with moving traffic; (iii) mitigation of the adverse impact on road capacity and delays to the road users; (iv) maintenance of access to adjoining properties; and (v) addressing issues that may delay the project.
B. Operating Policies for TMP
2. The following principles will help promote safe and efficient movement for all road users (motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, including persons with disabilities) through and around work zones while reasonably protecting workers and equipment. (i) Make traffic safety and temporary traffic control an integral and high-priority element of every project from planning through design, construction, and maintenance. (ii) Inhibit traffic movement as little as possible. (iii) Provide clear and positive guidance to drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians as they approach and travel through the temporary traffic control zone. (iv) Inspect traffic control elements routinely, both day and night, and make modifications when necessary. (v) Pay increased attention to roadside safety in the vicinity of temporary traffic control zones. (vi) Train all persons that select, place, and maintain temporary traffic control devices. (vii) Keep the public well informed. (viii) Make appropriate accommodation for abutting property owners, residents, businesses, emergency services, railroads, commercial vehicles, and transit operations.
3. Figure A2 to Figure A12 illustrates the operating policy for TMP for the construction of water pipes and the sewers along various types of roads.
C. Analyze the impact due to street closure
4. Apart from the capacity analysis, a final decision to close a particular street and divert the traffic should involve the following steps:
(i) approval from the ULB/CMC/Public Works Department (PWD) to use the local streets as detours; (ii) consultation with businesses, community members, traffic police, PWD, etc, regarding the mitigation measures necessary at the detours where the road is diverted during the construction;
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(iii) determining of the maximum number of days allowed for road closure, and incorporation of such provisions into the contract documents; (iv) determining if additional traffic control or temporary improvements are needed along the detour route; (v) considering how access will be provided to the worksite; (vi) contacting emergency service, school officials, and transit authorities to determine if there are impacts to their operations; and (vii) developing a notification program to the public so that the closure is not a surprise. As part of this program, the public should be advised of alternate routes that commuters can take or will have to take as result of the traffic diversion.
5. If full road-closure of certain streets within the area is not feasible due to inadequate capacity of the detour street or public opposition, the full closure can be restricted to weekends with the construction commencing on Saturday night and ending on Monday morning prior to the morning peak period.
Figure A1: Policy Steps for the TMP
• Review construction schedule and methods Review
Traffic Re- • Identify initial traffic recirculation and control policy Circulation
• Identify routes for traffic diversions Traffic • Analyse adverse impact & mitigation at the detours Diversions
• Begin community consultation for consensus Full Road • Finalise or determine alternate detours Colsures
• Identify temporary parking (on and off -street ) Temporary • Discuss with CMC, owner, community for use parking
• Coordinate with theTraffic Police to enforce traffic and diversions Police Coordination
• Install traffic control devices (traffic cones, sgns, lightings, etc) Install control devices
• Conduct campaigns, publicity, and notify public about street closure Awareness
Develop a mechanism to address public grievances regarding disruptons (traffic, utilities, and diversions) Public •
Redress
D. Public awareness and notifications
5. As per discussions in the previous sections, there will be travel delays during the constructions, as is the case with most construction projects, albeit on a reduced scale if utilities and traffic management are properly coordinated. There are additional grounds for travel delays
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6. The awareness campaign and the prior notification for the public will be a continuous activity which the project will carry out to compensate for the above delays and minimize public claims as result of these problems. These activities will take place sufficiently in advance of the time when the roadblocks or traffic diversions take place at the particular streets. The reason for this is to allow sufficient time for the public and residents to understand the changes to their travel plans. The project will notify the public about the roadblocks and traffic diversion through public notices, ward level meetings and city level meeting with the elected representatives.
7. The PIU will also conduct an awareness campaign to educate the public about the following issues:
(i) traffic control devices in place at the work zones (signs, traffic cones, barriers, etc.); (ii) defensive driving behaviour along the work zones; and (iii) reduced speeds enforced at the work zones and traffic diversions.
8. It may be necessary to conduct the awareness programs/campaigns on road safety during construction.
9. The campaign will cater to all types of target groups i.e. children, adults, and drivers. Therefore, these campaigns will be conducted in schools and community centres. In addition, the project will publish a brochure for public information. These brochures will be widely circulated around the area and will also be available at the PIU, and the contractor's site office. The text of the brochure should be concise to be effective, with a lot of graphics. It will serve the following purpose:
(i) explain why the brochure was prepared, along with a brief description of the project; (ii) advise the public to expect the unexpected; (iii) educate the public about the various traffic control devices and safety measures adopted at the work zones; (iv) educate the public about the safe road user behaviour to emulate at the work zones; (v) tell the public how to stay informed or where to inquire about road safety issues at the work zones (name, telephone, mobile number of the contact person; and (vi) indicate the office hours of relevant offices.
E. Install traffic control devices at the work zones and traffic diversion routes
10. The purpose of installing traffic control devices at the work zones is to delineate these areas to warn, inform, and direct the road users about a hazard ahead, and to protect them as well as the workers. As proper delineation is a key to achieve the above objective, it is important to install good traffic signs at the work zones. The following traffic control devices are used in work zones:
Signs Pavement Markings Channelizing Devices
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Arrow Panels Warning Lights
11. Procedures for installing traffic control devices at any work zone vary, depending on road configuration, location of the work, construction activity, duration, traffic speed and volume, and pedestrian traffic. Work will take place along major roads, and the minor internal roads. As such, the traffic volume and road geometry vary. The main roads carry considerable traffic; internal roads in the new city areas are wide but in old city roads very narrow and carry considerable traffic. However, regardless of where the construction takes place, all the work zones should be cordoned off, and traffic shifted away at least with traffic cones, barricades, and temporary signs (temporary “STOP” and “GO”).
12. Figure A2 to Figure A12 illustrates a typical set-up for installing traffic control devices at the work zone of the area, depending on the location of work on the road way, and road geometrics: Work on shoulder or parking lane Shoulder or parking lane closed on divided road Work in Travel lane Lane closure on road with low volume Lane closure on a two-line road with low volume (with yield sign) Lane closure on a two-line road with low volume (one flagger operation) Lane closure on a two lane road (two flagger operation) Lane closure on a four lane undivided Road Lane closure on divided roadway Half road closure on multi-lane roadway Street closure with detour
13. The work zone should take into consideration the space required for a buffer zone between the workers and the traffic (lateral and longitudinal) and the transition space required for delineation, as applicable. For the works, a 30 cm clearance between the traffic and the temporary STOP and GO signs should be provided. In addition, at least 60 cm is necessary to install the temporary traffic signs and cones.
14. Traffic police should regulate traffic away from the work zone and enforce the traffic diversion result from full street closure in certain areas during construction. Flagggers/ personnel should be equipped with reflective jackets at all times and have traffic control batons (preferably the LED type) for regulating the traffic during night time.
16. In addition to the delineation devices, all the construction workers should wear fluorescent safety vests and helmets in order to be visible to the motorists at all times. There should be provision for lighting beacons and illumination for night constructions.
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Figure A2 & A3: Work on shoulder or parking lane & Shoulder or parking lane closed on divided road)
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Figure A4 & A5: Work in Travel lane & Lane closure on road with low volume
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Figure A6 & A7: Lane closure on a two-line road with low volume (with yield sign) & Lane closure on a two-line road with low volume (one flagger operation)
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Figure A8 & A9: Lane Closure on a Two-Lane Road (Two Flagger Operation) & Lane Closure on a Four-Lane Undivided Road
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Figure A10 & A11: Lane Closure nn Divided Roadway & Half Road Closure On Multi-Lane Roadway
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Figure A12: Street closure with detour
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APPENDIX 6: SAMPLE MONTHLY REPORTING FORMAT FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION SPECIALIST This template must be included as an appendix in the EIA/IEE that will be prepared for the project. It can be adapted to the specific project as necessary.
I. Introduction Overall project description and objectives Description of sub-projects Environmental category of the sub-projects Details of site personnel and/or consultants responsible for environmental monitoring Overall project and sub-project progress and status
Status of Sub-Project Sub-Project List of Progress No. Pre- Operational Name Design Construction Works of Works Construction Phase
II. Compliance status with National/ State/ Local statutory environmental requirements Statutory Environmental Status of No. Sub-Project Name Action Required Requirements Compliance
III. Compliance status with environmental loan covenants No. (List schedule and paragraph number of Covenant Status of Compliance Action Required Loan Agreement)
IV. Compliance status with the environmental management and monitoring plan Provide the monitoring results as per the parameters outlined in the EMP. Append supporting documents where applicable, including Environmental Site Inspection Reports. There should be reporting on the following items which can be incorporated in the checklist of routine Environmental Site Inspection Report followed with a summary in the semi-annual report send to ADB. Visual assessment and review of relevant site documentation during routine site inspection needs to note and record the following: o What are the dust suppression techniques followed for site and if any dust was noted to escape the site boundaries; o If muddy water was escaping site boundaries or muddy tracks were seen on adjacent roads; o adequacy of type of erosion and sediment control measures installed on site, condition of erosion and sediment control measures including if these were intact following heavy rain; o Are their designated areas for concrete works, and refuelling;
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o Are their spill kits on site and if there are site procedure for handling emergencies; o Is there any chemical stored on site and what is the storage condition? o Is there any dewatering activities if yes, where is the water being discharged; o How are the stockpiles being managed; o How is solid and liquid waste being handled on site; o Review of the complaint management system; o Checking if there are any activities being under taken out of working hours and how that is being managed.
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V. Summary Monitoring Table Mitigation Parameters Monitored (As a Date of Name of Person Impacts (List Method of Location of Measures (List minimum those identified in Monitoring Who Conducted from IEE) Monitoring Monitoring from IEE) the IEE should be monitored) Conducted the Monitoring Design Phase
Pre-Construction Phase
Construction Phase
Operational Phase
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VI. Overall Compliance with CEMP/ EMP EMP/ CEMP Status of CEMP/ EMP Action Proposed Part of Implementation Sub-Project Being and Additional No. Contract (Excellent/ Satisfactory/ Name Implemented Measures Documents Partially Satisfactory/ (Y/N) Required (Y/N) Below Satisfactory)
VII. Approach and methodology for environmental monitoring of the project Brief description on the approach and methodology used for environmental monitoring of each sub-project
VIII. Monitoring of environmental IMPACTS on PROJECT SURROUNDINGS (ambient air, water quality and noise levels) Brief discussion on the basis for monitoring Indicate type and location of environmental parameters to be monitored Indicate the method of monitoring and equipment to be used Provide monitoring results and an analysis of results in relation to baseline data and statutory requirements
As a minimum the results should be presented as per the tables below.
Air Quality Results Parameters (Government Standards) Site No. Date of Testing Site Location PM10 SO2 NO2 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3
Parameters (Monitoring Results) Site No. Date of Testing Site Location PM10 SO2 NO2 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3
Water Quality Results Parameters (Government Standards) Site No. Date of Sampling Site Location pH Conductivity BOD TSS TN TP µS/cm mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L
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Parameters (Monitoring Results) Site No. Date of Sampling Site Location Conductivity BOD TSS TN TP pH µS/cm mg/L mg/L mg/L mg/L
Noise Quality Results LAeq (dBA) (Government Standard) Site No. Date of Testing Site Location Day Time Night Time
LAeq (dBA) (Monitoring Results) Site No. Date of Testing Site Location Day Time Night Time
IX. Summary of key issues and remedial actions Summary of follow up time-bound actions to be taken within a set timeframe.
X. Appendixes Photos Summary of consultations Copies of environmental clearances and permits Sample of environmental site inspection report Other
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SAMPLE ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INSPECTION REPORT
Project Name Contract Number
NAME: ______DATE: ______TITLE: ______DMA: ______LOCATION: ______GROUP: ______
WEATHER CONDITION: ______
INITIAL SITE CONDITION: ______
CONCLUDING SITE CONDITION:
Satisfactory ______Unsatisfactory ______Incident ______Resolved ______Unresolved ______
INCIDENT: Nature of incident: ______
Intervention Steps: ______
Incident Issues Project Survey Resolution Activity Stage Design Implementation Pre-Commissioning Guarantee Period
Inspection Emissions Waste Minimization Air Quality Reuse and Recycling Noise pollution Dust and Litter Control Hazardous Substances Trees and Vegetation Site Restored to Original Condition Yes No
Signature ______
Sign off
______Name Name Position Position
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SAMPLE CHECKLIST FOR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
Sl. Non- Corrective Safety Issues Yes No Penalty Remarks No. Compliance Action 1 Appointment of qualified construction safety officers 2 Approval for construction safety management plan by the SC 3 Approval for traffic management/control plan in accordance with IRC: SP: 55- 2001 4 Maintenance of the existing road stretches handed over to the contractor. 5 Provision of temporary traffic barriers/barricades/caution tapes in construction zones 6 Provision of traffic signboards 7 Provision for flags and warning lights 9 Providing plastic crash barrier 10 Provision of adequate staging, form work, and access (ladders with handrail) for works at a height of more than 3 m 11 Provision of adequate shoring/ bracing/barricading/lighting for all deep excavations of more than 3 m depth. 12 Demarcations (fencing, guarding, and watching) at construction sites 13 Provision for sufficient lighting, especially for nighttime work 14 Arrangements for controlled access and entry to construction zones 15 Safety arrangements for road users/pedestrians 16 Arrangements for detouring traffic to alternate facilities 17 Regular inspection of work zone traffic control devices by authorized contractor personnel 18 Construction workers’ safety - Provision of personnel protective equipment 19 A. Helmets B. Safety shoes C. Dust masks D. Hand gloves
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Sl. Non- Corrective Safety Issues Yes No Penalty Remarks No. Compliance Action E. Safety belts F. Reflective jackets G. Earplugs for labor 20 Workers employed on bituminous works, stone crushers, concrete batching plants, etc. provided with protective goggles, gloves, gumboots, etc. 21 Workers engaged in welding work shall be provided with welder protective shields 22 All vehicles are provided with reverse horns. 23 All scaffolds, ladders, and other safety devices shall be maintained in safe and sound condition. 24 Regular health checkup for labor/ contractor's personnel 25 Ensuring sanitary conditions and all waste disposal procedures and methods in the camps. 26 The contractor shall provide adequate circuit for traffic flow around construction areas, control speed of construction vehicles through road safety and training of drivers, provide adequate signage, barriers, and flag persons for traffic control 27 Provision of insurance coverage for the contractor's personnel
Contractor:
Consultant: